> - a "digest" version of the Caml list, with e.g. one big message per week
>   (for "silent lurkers" who'd like to follow the discussions, but don't
>    post often, and don't want their mailbox flooded);
> 
> - an "announce" list reserved for announcing releases, new software,
>   and major events, i.e. with very low traffic
>   (for those who don't want to follow the discussions).
> 
> I believe this would work much better than going through the News.
> 
> - Xavier Leroy

I am a "silent lurker" :-)

I read all messages on the list and have no problems with its traffic.

Personally I strongly prefer mailing-lists to newsgroups.

All the best,
Alexander Zhezherun