Re: the lost

[Chris Byrne]

At 11:17 am +0100 23/10/02, mark lawton wrote:

first of all could you show me when any of the discussions inspired more than a handful of respondents/participants

Number of postings to <ambit> during October (to date) = 107
Number of postings to <ambit> during September = 30

are you really saying that those who have clearly defined opinions should temper the expression of them so as not to upset the fragile or un(in)formed opinions of others ?

No, I think that's what you're saying. Whose opinions do you think are ill-or un(in)formed? Just because an opinion is strongly held does not necessarily imply that it is well-informed or representative.

seems to me that what you're saying has the whiff of censorship about it, and the most damaging form of all, that of self-censorship

totally outrageous

It seems to me this is paranoia on your part. This list is no more censored than a meeting in a pub. Unfortunately when opinions in a meeting become polarised and discussion heated, it discourages others from talking.

I'm sure you believe you are right in your opinions. I happen to disagree with some of your opinions and the way you are expressing them. For you to complain of censorship is ridiculous.
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