I've seen this in other forums, but note that correlation isn't causality. Still trying to throttle a forum because someone think it has to much postings (it is to popular) is dangerous. It can be to quiet… ;)
But hey, I have only a "45" on the popularity rank! [1] I have a long way to go! =D
[1] https://stats.wikimedia.org/mail-lists/wikimedia-l.html
On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 6:35 PM, Asaf Bartov abartov@wikimedia.org wrote:
Your thesis implies admin actions made this list unpopular. I think it is plain to see this *wasn't* the case with this list. Indeed, some opinions voiced in this thread indicate people want *more* admin action.
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On Aug 26, 2017 6:30 PM, "John Erling Blad" jeblad@gmail.com wrote:
- The list gets popular
- The list attracts people
- The people sends emails
- Other people reads emails with opinions
- Other people don't want to read about other peoples opinions
- Other people want to limit other peoples opinions
- Admins starts to wonder how to limit emails
- Admins starts to limit people
- Admins makes list unpopular
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