Netiquette

[Rick Hillegas]

Recently, some provocative postings have appeared on this list. Probably 
the poster's colorful language was meant to sound playful and bantering. 
Unfortunately, it has offended some people. This would be a good time to 
remind everyone that the Derby community prides itself on being open, 
constructive, fact-based, and respectful. I trust that the poster will 
not interpret this as a rebuke. The poster has made useful points and I 
hope will continue to do so.

I offer the following piece of advice which newspaper editors used to 
give their reporters: murder your darlings. That is, before hitting the 
send key, remove the clever bits. Gray, humorless prose beats 
misunderstood wit.

Cheers,
-Rick