[gclist] this list vs. newsgroup

[Mike Spertus]

> > The volume on this list is getting quite large.  I suggest we transform it
> > into a newsgroup.
> 
> No great objection here.  Feel free to write up a CFD for
> comp.compilers.gc and send it out.  See news.groups for some monthly
> postings describing the details.
> 
> Do keep in mind that if there's an unmoderated newsgroup, we're going to 
> see a fair number of messages along the lines of "what is GC?", "GC is 
> stupid, just free what you're done with", and "what's this group about?"
> 
An excellent reason for doing the FAQ first.
A bad reason for not having a newsgroup. After all, the more people care
about gc, the happier we should all be. Soon afterwards, it will be the norm
(IMHO).