Alberto wrote:
I begin to understand why Jeroen was singled-out to be the victim-of-the-day. Some reasons are obvious: he *was* a listowner, so our meme of challenge authority took control. Others are subtle.And his behaviour in the past days, with mailbombing, lawsuits, and forged headers, make him a very tasty target! Who's better to be harassed as someone who screams and shouts?
So you don't think there should be consequences for his actions? Or do you think the consequences should be something other than being temporarily banned from posting to the list?
I guess by now everybody will be very pleased, seeing how he is reacting. "I was right! He's not a member of a civilization! Let's ban him forever!"
I think I've only seen one post suggesting the ban be long-term, and none suggesting it be permanent. And I for one, and probably several others, certainly wish it had not come to this. "Very pleased" does not describe my feelings on this, and I doubt very seriously it describes the feelings of anyone else. I *like* Jeroen. On some issues, I even *agree* with him.
I always saw you as more of the Trickster type.PS: I am _also_ a meme-stereotype. If everybody is against Jeroen, then I must stand to be the Defender of the Lost Cause :-)
Challenging the general feeling of the group would
certainly fit with that. Sometimes I think the
Tricksters are the most important part of a
society, challenging the status-quo and making us
examine things that we sometimes feel uncomfortable
examining. So keep up the good work! :-)
Reggie Bautista
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