Certain personalities also tend to be drawn to list management. I thought I'd share mine and my colleagues' thoughts on why discussion lists start - and who you're likely to bump into in the discussion list niche. Whether you already run a list or are still in the planning stages, you will hopefully see yourself on the top half of the list. Sally Survivor .
Some lists start as an offshoot from another list.
If a list becomes too big or begins to move away from its original purpose, some members may take offense and start their own insurgent lists. This most often happens after a rift on the main list over ideology or protocol. The focus here is on continuance of an already established interactive medium. Sally won't give anyone any trouble as she's now obsessed with democratic rule on the list and tends to avoid the spotlight. Stanley Static .