P.F.Grenier writes: >Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the function of a "list nanny" to >step in and keep things on topic and stop controversy from getting out >of hand? Obi-Wan frequently adds fuel to the fire.
The function of the list nannies is to oversee the lists and try to keep things on topic, to keep things civil, and to ban subscribers as necessary (short-term or permanently) for serious violations of netiquette and/or list rules. The nannies are also active members of the lists and entitled to share their opinions, just like the rest of the subscribers. We try to have 2-3 nannies for each list in addition to the list mom so that the nannies can moderate each other as well. Kyle raised questions about the ethics of an insurance claim, which lead to a sometimes heated, sometimes enlightening discussion of the various types of insurance policies, the cost of insurance fraud to consumers, and several other topics. You have done your own bit to escalate things, so please don't be so sanctimonious in your postings. Thank you. Dan the listmom, catching up on email -- Dan Knight, president, Cobweb Publishing, Inc. <http://cobwebpublishing.com> <http://lowendmac.com> <http://digital-views.com> <http://digigraphica.com> <http://lowendpc.com> <http://reformed.net> In a world without walls or fences, who needs windows or gates? -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
