MODERATOR VACANCY INVESTIGATION (MVI) moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road
This is a formal Moderator Vacancy Investigation (MVI), begun because moderated newsgroup rec.bicycles.off-road is not functioning, and may have been abandoned by its moderator(s).
This investigation will attempt to verify the reasons for non-function, and may result in the removal of the group or the selection and instal- lation of a new moderator. In practice, the Big-8 Management Board considers the third alternative--changing the status of the group from moderated to unmoderated--as likely to cause more harm than good.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this moderator vacancy investigation should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this MVI has been set to news.groups.proposals.
For more information on the MVI process, please see
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this request to remove this newsgroup should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this RFD has been set to news.groups.proposals.
In the course of the removal process four formal announcements are posted (MVI, 1st RFD, 2nd RFD, and LCC), each taking two weeks. At the end of the process the B8MB will vote on the issue.
Available options for rec.bicycles.off-road are: - leave the group as it is - remove the group
For more information on the removal process, please see
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road
This is a formal Request for Discussion (RFD) to remove moderated newsgroup rec.bicycles.off-road.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
"The Real Bev" says that he/she would be happy to do the moderation if somebody else provided the setup. Steve Bonine sees no evidence that a group of people exists in Usenet who are interested in the topic.
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this request to remove this newsgroup should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this RFD has been set to news.groups.proposals.
In the course of the removal process four formal announcements are posted (MVI, 1st RFD, 2nd RFD, and LCC), each taking two weeks. At the end of the process the B8MB will vote on the issue.
Available options for rec.bicycles.off-road are: - leave the group as it is - remove the group
For more information on the removal process, please see
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road
This is a formal Request for Discussion (RFD) to remove moderated newsgroup rec.bicycles.off-road.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
"The Real Bev" says that he/she would be happy to do the moderation if somebody else provided the setup. Steve Bonine sees no evidence that a group of people exists in Usenet who are interested in the topic.
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this request to remove this newsgroup should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this RFD has been set to news.groups.proposals.
In the course of the removal process four formal announcements are posted (MVI, 1st RFD, 2nd RFD, and LCC), each taking two weeks. At the end of the process the B8MB will vote on the issue.
Available options for rec.bicycles.off-road are: - leave the group as it is - remove the group
For more information on the removal process, please see
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road
This is a formal Request for Discussion (RFD) to remove moderated newsgroup rec.bicycles.off-road.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
"The Real Bev" says that he/she would be happy to do the moderation if somebody else provided the setup. Steve Bonine sees no evidence that a group of people exists in Usenet who are interested in the topic.
The discussion following the LCC brought up concerns that most users of rec.bicycles.* might be unaware of this proposal. It was suggested that further RFDs should be crossposted to all groups of the sub-hier- archy. However, this would certainly encounter limitations imposed by typical filter setups. As a compromise this RFD is crossposted to the two groups with the most traffic, RBT and RBR, instead of RBM.
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this request to remove this newsgroup should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this RFD has been set to news.groups.proposals.
In the course of the removal process four formal announcements are posted (MVI, 1st RFD, 2nd RFD, and LCC), each taking two weeks. At the end of the process the B8MB will vote on the issue.
Available options for rec.bicycles.off-road are: - leave the group as it is - remove the group
For more information on the removal process, please see
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road
This is a formal Request for Discussion (RFD) to remove moderated newsgroup rec.bicycles.off-road.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
"The Real Bev" says that he/she would be happy to do the moderation if somebody else provided the setup. Steve Bonine sees no evidence that a group of people exists in Usenet who are interested in the topic.
The discussion following the LCC brought up concerns that most users of rec.bicycles.* might be unaware of this proposal. It was suggested that further RFDs should be crossposted to all groups of the sub-hier- archy. However, this would certainly encounter limitations imposed by typical filter setups. As a compromise this RFD is crossposted to the two groups with the most traffic, RBT and RBR, instead of RBM.
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
Those who wish to comment on this request to remove this newsgroup should subscribe to news.groups.proposals and participate in the relevant threads in that newsgroup.
To this end, the followup header of this RFD has been set to news.groups.proposals.
In the course of the removal process four formal announcements are posted (MVI, 1st RFD, 2nd RFD, and LCC), each taking two weeks. At the end of the process the B8MB will vote on the issue.
Available options for rec.bicycles.off-road are: - leave the group as it is - remove the group
For more information on the removal process, please see
The Last Call for Comments (LCC) on 2011-01-16 initiated a five-day period for final comments. Following this comment period, the Big-8 Management Board has decided by consensus to remove moderated group rec.bicycles.off-road.
RATIONALE:
According to Google's archive the last regular post was approved on 2007-07-18. A probe message resulted in a bounce.
<rec-bicycles-off-r...@moderators.isc.org>: host moderators.switch.ch[130.59.1.10] said: 550 Unrouteable address (in reply to RCPT TO command)
"The Real Bev" says that he/she would be happy to do the moderation if somebody else provided the setup. Steve Bonine sees no evidence that a group of people exists in Usenet who are interested in the topic.
The discussion following the LCC brought up concerns that most users of rec.bicycles.* might be unaware of this proposal. It was suggested that further RFDs should be crossposted to all groups of the sub-hier- archy. However, this would certainly encounter limitations imposed by typical filter setups. As a compromise this RFD is crossposted to the two groups with the most traffic, RBT and RBR, instead of RBM.
rec.bicycles.off-road is a forum for discussion whose purpose is to provide information and support to off-road (or off pavement) bicyclists. The use of a bicycle on umimproved roads, gravel, dirt, grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads should be considered off road use. (Basically anywhere that is not man made, hard and flat.) Dicussion might include (but not limited to):
Environmental issues involving off-road bicycling Technical/practical issues involved in off-road bicycling Trail Issues -access/closure -maintenance Backcountry/Bush travel involving bicycles -preparation -camping skills -responsibilities to the environment -equipment options or combinations -overnight vs day use trips -etiquette Tips on how to handle off-road specific conditions (technically and eco-sensitively) -tree roots -sand -microbiotic crust -loose steep climbs, etc. Off-road biking magazines and other off-road biking media coverage Where, when, and how to ride off road
Any topic that relates to off road use of bicycles might be a subject for discussion. However, the rec.bicycles hierarchy already contains other groups, and readers of rec.bicycles.off-road would be encouraged to not post to rec.bicycles.off-road where interest is to a broarder audience.
Items for sale/wanted should be posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace. Technical issues should be posted to rec.bicycles.tech unless the item is strictly of interest to only off road bicyclists.
Rec.bicycles.off-road will:
1. Provide the off road bicyclist with a newsgroup to discus off road bicycling rides, issues, and concerns.
2. Help educate the bicyclist cycling off road on how to care for and respect the backcounty/bush.
3. Allow hikers and other users of off road areas to share concerns about bicyclists in the backcountry/bush.
In summary, rec.bicycles.off-road encourages the free and open discussion on aspects of off-road.
HISTORY OF THE GROUP:
rec.bicycles.off-road is a moderated newsgroup which passed its vote for creation by 367:26 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 10 Feb 1998.
