Re: on-topic vs. off-topic -Reply

["Dr. Neil Utting" <radprot@radprot.demon.co.uk>]

In message <s2144202.015@DNFSB.GOV>, Joyce Davis <JOYCED@dnfsb.gov>
writes
>I hope the possibility of being "off-topic" will not deter the
>sharing of "hot" information.  When we hear of a newsworthy event
>that might have some relation to radiation or related nuclear or
>medical issues (e.g., major power outages), I think it is reasonable
>that we seek information from fellow Radsafers who may be closer to
>the situation or have relevant specialized technical knowledge or
>access to same.  This is especially true because of the garbled
>accounts that often clog the media.  One doesn't necessarily know
>where to look for the expert information immediately.
>Once it is clear that the issues raised are marginal or unrelated to
>radiation issues, the thread becomes off-topic and should gracefully
>move elsewhere (with a "forwarding address" for those who remain
>interested(?)).
>P.S.  I think this opinion is relevant, even though not directly
>radiation-related, because it relates to how we conduct this forum.
>
>A personal opinion from J P Davis
>joyced@dnfsb.gov
>
I would like to express my one hundred percent agreement with this
message, from a radsafer across the pond in UK. It is the diversity of
material which makes it so valuable; there is always the delete button
for the super-sensitive!! Regards to all radsafers. Neil Utting.
-- 
Dr. Neil Utting