These are broad rules for newcomers.
Boaters accept them as an efficient tool for guiding the readers of
rec.boats who are actually boaters, or those who have have an interest
in boats.
Non-boaters and those with no real interest in boats should follow rule
III only.



I. GENERAL RULE FOR BEST READING - high quality (exceptions occur)

Delete without opening any posts not from:

gfretwell
mmc
Tim
Wayne (too many exceptions lately)

(others who would be on this list have departed rec.boats.)


II. GENERAL RULE FOR 100% BOATING RELATED POSTS

Delete without opening any posts not from:

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III. GENERAL RULE FOR "SLUM DWELLER" READING - low quality

Delete without opening any posts not from:

hkrause

(Explanation: All trash with sufficient mass enters the hkrause orbit.
He is the "universal" trash collector.
Little trash is attracted by big trash. They can't help it.
Such is the way of the universe.
Einstein would show you the formula and say "Hey, get used to it."
Simply read the bottom where hkrause responds.
There you will generally find trash talking to trash.
You'll get right to the best part of it, and condensed.
There was a reason for the successful run of Reader's Digest.
Some "trash" hkrause won't respond to.
And there are others talking trash to each other.
You won't miss anything. It is lightweight faux trash.)