----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sam Smith" <sam@estreet.com>

> I've heard a number of options put forth (including my own) and think they 
> all have merit. But the two that seem most viable to me are:
>
>    * Sarah sets up a Google group
>    * The existing SOTT
>
> My recommendation is that we go with the Sarah Google option and have a 
> board of moderators. I volunteer to be one of them and imagine there are a 
> number of other qualified folks here. The board would serve a collective 
> list-nannying function, although I doubt the need for heavy-handed action 
> would crop up very often. Yeah, arguments break out, but they usually 
> settle themselves through the good sense of the community. The main reason 
> for a board is to make sure that you don't have one person getting 
> overrun.
>

Sam, I totally agree that having Sarah establish a new Google option is the 
better way to go at this point.  I merely suggested the existing SOTT group 
to make sure we would have a home.  For all the reasons Stewart has 
articulated, a new list created by Sarah I believe would work better.  I 
also reiterate that I think a Board is helpful, so that everything isn't on 
one person.  And please a very gentle hand.

Finally,  I would suggest that if possible we get as many posters to rally 
around Sarah's suggestion and create a strong initial momentum, so she can 
get her work done quickly and we can have as seamless of a transition as 
possible.

And.....thanks Sarah!!!!!!!

Bill