I too am on moderation. Apparently my plumber recommendations are offensive.
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2022, at 11:43 PM, melinda bruno-smith <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Yes, Ralph and I agree, Dennis has fall victim to our “cancel culture.” > Sad indeed. > Melinda & Ralph > > Sent from my iPhone > Melinda Bruno-Smith > > > > >> On Mar 31, 2022, at 5:28 PM, Pat Gray <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I too am concerned about cutting off thoughtful conversations about topics >> of interest. Those who spent time sharing with us their information and >> ideas do us a service. I learn new things and sometimes even modify my >> position:) >> Diversity and inclusion isn’t just about race or class it is also being open >> to hearing and appreciating different perspectives and ideas. And then >> digging deeper to understand why people hold different point of view. >> >> Quite honestly it’s very difficult to find situations where people can share >> different perspectives without being shunned. This intolerance of the >> ‘other' is a key factor in creating the dangerous divide in our country. >> >> It would be great if instead of following lock step what others are doing, >> shutting down anyone who disagrees with them, we instead model and openness >> and interest in having robust debates and conversations. Our youth need >> better adult role models showing them how to deal with, and benefit from, >> having an openness to hearing different perspectives. >> >> Pat Gray >> >> >> >> On Mar 31, 2022, at 7:32 PM, Daniela Caride <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hear hear!! I learn a lot from Dennis. And even though I seldom agree with >> what he says, I appreciate his opinion. I would like to see everyone have a >> chance to politely speak here. >> >>> On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 6:44 PM Seth Rosen <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I personally find Dennis’ contributions to be thoughtful, articulate, >>> well-supported and respectful. He spends a great deal of time on them, >>> which I respect and appreciate. I enjoy reading his notes, and if I don’t >>> wish to, I also simply move along. >>> >>> His views are sometimes unpopular, but in many “conversations” he’s the >>> only person pushing a counter-narrative. And a lot of times he’s correct. >>> >>> Candidly I’ve noticed this trend myself — those with a more conservative or >>> fundamentally different view simply seem to disengage from this forum. In >>> a town that purports to celebrate and cultivate diversity, it feels to me >>> that we should be welcoming Dennis’ contributions. >>> >>> I hope he’ll reconsider his participation >>> >>> Seth Rosen >>> >>> >>>> On Mar 31, 2022, at 6:27 PM, V Saleme <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Very well stated Richard. A slippery slope has been woven. >>>> >>>> Vic >>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 5:52 PM Richard Panetta >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Dennis, >>>>> >>>>> When I saw this email I was miffed as to why you would have been put on >>>>> moderation as your posted are always well thought out, thorough >>>>> (sometimes too thorough), always given links to your sources. I and many >>>>> others have found you comments informative. There was maybe one instance >>>>> when you and another former Selectman went back and forth similar to this >>>>> yet neither of you were put on moderation >>>>> >>>>> There were many responses stating they enjoyed the back and forth. >>>>> Neither one of you were rude or disrespectful of each other so who knows. >>>>> >>>>> It would be a shame to lose your posts on subjects and the time and care >>>>> you put into topics you comment on. I hope you take some time and decide >>>>> to comeback and offer your thoughts to important topics. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I too have noticed that an opposing view gets treated differently so I >>>>> can not blame you for feeling frustrated. Perhaps some management here >>>>> have gone “nose deaf” to their friends and opinions they agree with. But >>>>> as you said it is their sandbox and they may do as they wish. Hopefully >>>>> you won’t mind jumping back in said sandbox and getting a little dirty >>>>> again >>>>> >>>>> Best wishes >>>>> >>>>> Rich >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 1:20 PM Dennis Liu <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Howdy, folks – this email is going out to Lincolntalk, but also to some >>>>>> local friends (and the Lincolntalk moderators: Margit, Jena and >>>>>> Jonathan) directly, since I have been put into the moderation queue so I >>>>>> am unsure if anyone will see this. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> With the back-and-forth with Paul Shorb regarding the proposed new laws >>>>>> affecting construction in Lincoln and climate change, I seem to have >>>>>> violated one or more tenets of the Lincoln Talk rules and policies >>>>>> (https://www.lincolntalk.org/rules-and-policies). >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I made my last post on the topic last night, only to discover that I had >>>>>> been put into moderation without warning. (N.b., since I replied to >>>>>> Paul directly, and he replied to the List this morning, you may have >>>>>> seen indirectly my last post, since the moderators apparently only put >>>>>> me on moderation and not him; if any of you is curious about how I left >>>>>> it, you can read Paul’s message, or feel free to reach out to me and I >>>>>> will forward it privately; Paul’s message in the archive is here: >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/2022-March/043133.html) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> For the avoidance of doubt: since, of course, Lincoln Talk is a private >>>>>> (and free/not-for-profit) operation kindly maintained and paid for by >>>>>> the moderators, they are entirely free to decide what and who gets >>>>>> circulated. That’s their call, and I respect that. I suspect that my >>>>>> postings have triggered a reaction among one or more folks (or directly >>>>>> among one or more of the moderators), and I have been found in breach of >>>>>> those rules and policies. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Fair enough! I know that I am in the minority (or very small) minority >>>>>> on a lot of these topics in Lincoln – that’s fine, I’ve been in the >>>>>> minority pretty much my entire life living in New England, so I’m used >>>>>> to it, lol. I do hope, however, that my writings have not been >>>>>> construed as personal attacks, and instead considered an attempt to shed >>>>>> light and bring a non-conforming, contrarian view to this town. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> But since this is not the first time, I shall be refraining from making >>>>>> any more posts to Lincoln Talk. I don’t wish to waste my time writing >>>>>> stuff up, and I certainly do not wish to cause offense among my >>>>>> neighbors. I’m writing this note just so you all will know why you >>>>>> wouldn’t have heard from me in the future. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Onwards! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Vty, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> --Dennis >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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