[Dixielandjazz] OKOM and new DJML subscribers

[Robert S. Ringwald]

 Charles Suhor wrote:

 > Re the OKOM/YKOM question raised by Gary Kiser-- Sometimes we don't
> realize that new DJML subscribers often don't know what "OKOM" means. I
> got an off-list query recently from a new subscriber who asked what he
> called a "dumb question"--What does OKOM mean? I had to ask the same
> question when I joined. Since this is a constant part of the exchanges,
> I wonder if a brief note could be built into the confirmation when new
> folks sign on. Something to the effect of, "The acronym 'OKOM' was
> coined by DJML list members early on to stand for 'Our Kind Of
> Music'--roughly, jazz in the pre-swing styles--early New Orleans,
> Dixieland, trad, revivalist, etc.
(snip)

Charles, The explanation of "OKOM" is on the DJML FAQ,

http://www.islandnet.com/djml/faq.html

I believe that the welcoming message to new members gives the URL of the FAQ 
& suggests that new members read it.

Best,

--Bob Ringwald
DJML Moderator