Hi all I might be wrong here, but it seems that the impetus for this discussion is the recent spate of inflammatory comments (if this were done purely to provoke a reaction, or seek attention, it would be called "trolling" on internet forums). While I agree with the need for a code of conduct or at least a list of netiquette rules, I think the best attitude here would have been the one reflected in the M&G forum: just ignore the offenders and they will stop when they see that no-one is interested.
The problem with a code of conduct is that it will only be effective if it's enforced. However, I don't think anyone has the time to actively monitor the list. Also, do we want to go down the path of censorship? Everyone who is part of this community has the right to express their views, however personally disagreeable they may be. The only restriction should be if what is being said is not within the ambit of the list. Perhaps a clear statement of intent for the list would be more appropriate. Is this list purely informational or is it a discussion forum? A set of guidelines for what this group is about would be a start to limiting unhelpful or irrelevant comments. From there we could proceed to a code of conduct on how we want to go about achieving the goals and intentions of this email group. Regards, Jo --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
