On 04 Sep 2002 08:04:56 -1000 Warren Togami <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, 2002-09-04 at 03:14, Joe Linux wrote: > > I prefer Internet forums which are wide open and not micro managed. > > As for flaming M$, have at it. They deserve it. On the other hand I > > don't think personal attacks on individuals because of their honest > > opinions and feelings are in order. The delete key works fine on > > my computer. > > If the forum becomes to stiff, I would probably unsubscribe. Just > > for > > the record, and as an example, I like the extremetech.com forum. > > > > http://discuss.extremetech.com/n/main.asp?webtag=extremetech&nav=messages. > > > > Wide open, lots of knowledgeable people, freedom to express yourself > > in a natural, fun, and sometimes humorous manner. > > > > Let me put it this way, I wholeheartedly disagree, and I intend on > leaving if these things do not improve. > Warren, Of course you can take you bat and ball and go home if you want, but I am not sure that would solve much. I have to admit your original post on this matter troubled me a bit and sounded like there might be a potential for unwarrented censorship. My thoughts on the matter are; if this list is to have a set of rules/expected netiquette (and it should), then they should be publicly posted. The list rules should be posted on the web page where one subscribes to the list and a copy should be forwared to all new subscribers once they have confirmed their subscription. What should the rules be? A good start/example might be those used by the silicon valley linux users group and can be found at: http://www.svlug.org/policies/list-policy.shtml Frankly, I am more troubled by the lack of trimming and off topic threads than the unsubstantiated controversial comments. --- Gary 3:11pm up 1 day, 23 min, 4 users, load average: 0.04, 0.06, 0.06
