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[Howard Rauch]

One of the qualities of this list that I have always considered important was that it was devoted to the best ways for using FrameMaker whether for solving problems or evaluating its use. I have subscribed to other lists and discontinued them because so many of the participants were pushing their own personal agendas (I call them "whiners") as opposed to the purpose of the list.

I have personally noted that a few have been pursuing the green agenda as of late (myself included) whether pro-green or anti-green. The questionnaire about printing user manuals itself promoted neither agenda, but (1) it has promoted a good deal of controversial responses on both sides of the green issue and (2) it was not really a FrameMaker issue.

My point is this: When any of us submit anything to the FrameMaker list, let's make sure it deals with the use of FrameMaker and not with personal issues.

Howard Rauch

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