On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 14:35:29 +0900 Roger Markus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 12/11/05, Michael Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I'm agin it as well. My reasons are that linux and FOSS are about > > freedom. Not just free software, but freedom of speech. One of the > > basic rights in theory of the free world. > > > That's ironic if you're living in the US - where the media is mainly > ultra-right and most of the "news" you get is propaganda! You're > worried about the right to read Micorsoft PR, but not worried about > the loss of a free press where it really matters? No i'm not worried about anything except censorship. We can filter our own incoming mail to our hearts content. Kinda like a "No Circulars" sticker on the mailbox. Some people want to take these dawks on head to head. Thats fine for them but i feel like it lowers you to their level. On the whole i wont even filter them just delete the rabid threads. > This is an example of censorship and censoring needs to be monitored > > itself. > > > I see you have a sense of humor! Nope. The countries film censors work to strict guidelines. > Paul might be censored because he top posted. Hell, i could be > censored > > because i bottom posted after someone else top posted. > > > That's a simplistic and idiotic way of looking at it. A good > moderator would not block messages for frivolous reasons. No its taking the censorship idea to an extreme that may happen. A good moderator may not be such a good moderator if he was just in a car crash, got in late to do his stint and his wife is pi$$ed at him for not joining her for a meal. > Re: "Those that can, do; those that can't, teach." > > Are you doing either? Yeah, its a dig at myself, I tutor with no formal qualifications at all. http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/12/messages/654.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
