Kris, the list owner has addressed this subject already and it is not my place to speak for him, he has stated quite well his policy and the what is expected here. I write this only to throw in my two cents worth to promote discussion and eliminate dissension where possible. First, everyone should be aware that there are people who will disagree with you, and some who will do so very vehemently. You must be aware of it and be ready to accept it, or don't post anything. Once you post or comment you open yourself up to comment, some of which will be quite strident in opposition. In other words if you can't take some heat then you need to get out of the kitchen. That said. . . Second, it would do everyone a world of good if we had some basic manners in how we approach discussion and try to avoid personal attacks. Attack the ideas if they offend you, but don't attack the man who brings them. This list is for discussion and not for personal flaming fests. Some latitude is given for making points but really, let us al be a little more civil, and remember that we are all basically on the same side, and after the same things (except for the sceptics, and agents among you, but we are not here to please them anyway). Thirdly, there is no right to be believed, there is no right to have your questions answered. Getting huffy if someone refuses to provide references is okay to make your point that there is nothing forthcoming, but going on and on is a little unnecessary. Most people here have a brain and can see the connection between A and B without being driven there. Sometimes people will refuse to be drawn further into a discussion they cannot or will not continue (this is a good thing) so don't goad them forever. Fourth, issues of BELIEF (like religion, philosophy, and even evolution) are poor subject to discuss here, at least in relation to their TRUTH or NON-TRUTH, since such discussions will never be resolved and no one's mind will be changed. These discussions always lead to personal attacks and pointless rhetoric that just have my mail box filled with re:, re:, re:, re:, re:, forever. These issues can be discussed if the emphasis is placed on the conspiracy angles involved in their origin, and disemmination, and NOT on the VALIDITY per se. After rambling on and on let me just say that we need to all be a little circumspect in what we say and do and remember there are all kinds of people here with all kinds of beliefs, let us argue facts (or lack thereof), and ideas, and not go about attacking each other, it wastes time and solves nothing. T "Welcome to the desert of the real." Morpheus, in The Matrix "My God it's full of stars!" Dave Bowman, in 2001: A Space Odyssey _______________________________________________________________________ Why pay when you don't have to? Get AltaVista Free Internet Access now! http://jump.altavista.com/freeaccess4.go _______________________________________________________________________ <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
