Peter Lairo wrote:
> After much thought, and with regret (because this is a last resort
> solution), I therefore suggest and request that JTK be banned from this
> newsgroup for a period of 3 months.
That is a terrible idea. I have posted a couple of Qs to this newsgroup
and lurked for a wee while, picking up hints and help along the way. I
have seen the 'debate' about 'JFK' spill over into real anger.
Flame wars, trolling, etc. are pretty bad - and counter-productive - but
_banning_? surely this isn't yours - or anyone's - decision to take.
The allegation [that s/he is] 'potentially causing unjustified doubt by
casual passers-by.' sounds _incredibly_ Stalinist.
Just ignore, filter, respond angrily, use a killfile, do whatever - but
_censorship_? Isn't that what's so bad about MS? the fact that their
newsgroups ring hollow with people saying how wonderful OE..or whatever
is? If s/he - or anyone - wants to discuss Moz - good, bad, right,
wrong, isn't this the place to do it?
just my tuppenyworth.
regards
george wright
