It is sad, but I must leave the list. The traffic has gotten too high and it seems will get even more high.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Slau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS Xby theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Gabe Vega and zero tolerance I posted my question regarding Gabe's subscription request to verify that there might not be a strong objection to his return to the list. While a handful of you have objections and more still are skeptical of his ability to play nice, the majority are OK with giving him just one more chance. Let me say that, while the creator of this list, Saqib Shaikh, was the official moderator at the time when Gabe was kicked out, Saqib was unable to follow the list closely enough and, therefore, couldn't provide any guidance. Unfortunately, this ate up two strikes for Gabe. I've considered the idea of moderating Gabe's replies and approving them before posting. This would put an extra burden on me that I wouldn't appreciate. Further, I believe he's got to learn to stand on his own in public. Naturally, I'll keep an eye out for his posts and, in case I miss something that seems questionable, if anyone feels that he's getting out of line, please feel free to raise it with me. I don't enjoy the task of having to moderate, per se. The list has, indeed, been going smooth for the time he's been away. I really won't have very much patience regarding his return and will make it absolutely clear to him that I will have a zero tolerance for any rude or inappropriate behaviour. I do believe in giving people an opportunity to redeem themselves. If he proves me wrong, I'll admit my misjudgement and ban him from the list permanently. I think most of you will not have any objections. Those with doubts, I ask for your patience. Those who object, I politely request that you join me in showing some mercy on this person who is passionate about the Mac and VoiceOver and wants to be a part of this community. I promise that, upon a third strike, he will have sealed his own fate. Thanks for all the input.
