I think you misunderstand his intention, Molly. We're asking if you had any
interest in joining the ranks of the Mods.

On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Molly Brogan <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> An interesting idea, that respectful debate is unproductive and
> dishonest, whoops...there's that word again.
>
> You can stop trying to intimidate, Ian.  It doesn't work on me and
> apparently, other members are tired of hearing it.
>
> On Aug 5, 3:09 pm, Ian Pollard <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Molly / Deripsni,
> >
> > I believe that human ideas should be challenged vigorously and thoroughly
> > and without restriction. An appeal to "respect" when it comes to an idea
> is
> > something like a nuclear device that causes instant stalemate. It's a
> demand
> > for a shield around something that, in and of itself, warrants no such
> > thing. This style of debate is unproductive and dishonest.
> >
> > With the above in mind, I will continue to respect the rules of Mind's
> Eye
> > (which I largely wrote) and post in the same style I have for the last 5
> > years. If you think I am breaking the rules or going against the spirit
> of
> > them, contact another moderator and let them know your concerns.
> >
> > Molly, the moderators must represent a breadth of views and opinion
> > (including mine). If you want to throw your hat into the ring, please go
> > ahead and we'll discuss it.
> >
> > Ian
> >
>

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