Exactly. While there is no problem with off topic posts per se, just as you would do in polite company one should avoid potentially inflammatory or controversial topics. Coming from a family that was heavily invested in the political scene, it was always understood that there was a time and place for it, and there were places where it was not appropriate.
Sadly, political discourse has seemed to degenerate to a new low in the past few years. Maybe it's the Internet, maybe it's a cultural thing, I don't know. The anger and venom that seems to wend its way through just about any discussion between opposing viewpoints/opinions these days really troubles me. We don't want that on the list, or even on the fringes of it. Best to leave it to Banned. Just so my bona fides are understood, I ran several of the lists on Richarde's former mbz.org site, as well as a couple of private lists for the late Kathy Kennel. I would also suggest that I am far from perfect, and if someone feels I have dealt with them unfairly or inappropriately I encourage you to contact me directly. The virtual door is always open. Dan On Apr 13, 2014, at 3:50 PM, G Mann wrote: > Dan, > > I defer to your moderator wisdom. The list serves a good and valuable > social function with hearty and helpful discussion about keeping our > various Mercedes in operational health. We seem to have a reliable [albeit, > irritating at times] parts supply and a cumulative knowledge base to draw > from in members. > > In that regard.. well done !! > > Like all adults we do take a keen interest in the world around us. We are a > diverse group of, I believe, above average individuals. All with opinions. > In this friendly environment of the list, it easily takes on the effect of > a bunch of guys at the corner store around the pot belly stove having a > talk about what's in the world. Such spirited conversation is and has been > the very backbone of our current civilization. Thank you for not being a > list nazi, and thank you for "gentle moderation". > > If someone would kindly direct me as to how to find the much vaunted > "Banned" list.. I would personally enjoy further spirited exchange about > issues not directly related to Mercedes. > > Grant... > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
