[wplug-board] Non-WPLUG event announcements

[DK]

I am of the opinion that if an event discusses open source then it is
fair game to announce to the list(s).

Dave

On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Vance Kochenderfer <vkochend at nyx.net> wrote:
> Hey folks-
>
> I'm interested to get your opinion on the types of non-WPLUG
> events we should promote on the general discussion list.  I
> posted the recent Pittsburgh SPIN announcement since it
> specifically involved a major piece of open source infrastructure
> (Ruby on Rails).  Generally, however, their events do not
> especially focus on free and open source software, so I don't post
> those announcements.
>
> I received the following announcement and a request to pass it
> along to the group.  While I'm sure there are members who may be
> interested in the event, I'm wary of spamming listmembers with
> announcements for events which have no clear link to WPLUG's
> organizational purpose.  It would be one thing if Ms. Simon posted
> the announcement to the list herself, but coming from a board
> member implies a certain level of endorsement.
>
> What do you think?  Is this announcement on-topic?  Where should
> we draw the line?  Thanks.
>
> Vance