ichudov@algebra.com wrote>

Sandy also states rather plainly that crypto-relevance is not the criterion by which he moderates this list. I question this policy.

I would like to hear your opinions as to whether such policies satisfy the current readership.

- Igor.

I am not enthused about the perceived need for moderation. But neither was I enthused with the state of the list. However, I will reserve judgement as to the success or failure of the experiment for a while yet. The question for me is how much the moderation improves the S/N ratio v.s. how much it impedes dialogue. I expect Sandy to make mistakes, even by his own criterion. But anyone who will publicly admit to shaving his eyebrows is probably not swayed by popular opinion. James