How long has OpenNIST existed?> Wow – I just found out about OpenNIST. How long has it existed?
The web site has existed since March 2001 although it wasn’t used much for several weeks as I was trying to figure out how to publicize it without violating any rules or annoying people. (The lack of an appropriate means to announce something like this demonstrates its own need!) • Is OpenNIST moderated? Who is the moderator? No moderator approves messages prior to posting. The moment you post, your message is readable by all other members. There is a nominal moderator – who has the power to remove inappropriate posts. However, given the motivation of OpenNIST, expect a hands-off approach from the moderator unless a posting is flagrantly inappropriate, per the OpenNIST description. Questions and comments on the moderator’s role and actual behavior may be posted to OpenNIST for public discussion. Using OpenNIST • Why do I get: The moderators have not yet approved your membership to this group. That message is wrong. It should say that you need to verify your email address. To do that: G
