Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-21 Thread Andrew Crystall
On 19 Oct 2008 at 19:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... Said it before, say it again: You're far too forgiving. On forum / list / wiki moderation, I fall into the

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-21 Thread Dave Land
On Oct 21, 2008, at 5:20 AM, Andrew Crystall wrote: On 19 Oct 2008 at 19:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... Said it before, say it again: You're far too

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-21 Thread Julia Thompson
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008, Dave Land wrote: On Oct 21, 2008, at 5:20 AM, Andrew Crystall wrote: On 19 Oct 2008 at 19:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... Said it

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-21 Thread Andrew Crystall
On 21 Oct 2008 at 7:48, Dave Land wrote: On Oct 21, 2008, at 5:20 AM, Andrew Crystall wrote: On 19 Oct 2008 at 19:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh...

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread Charlie Bell
On 20/10/2008, at 9:59 PM, William T Goodall wrote: Do you think it is reasonable that someone should participate in a discussion they are also moderating? In a public forum or in a democracy, no. But this is a private forum, on a private server. It's entirely reasonable for the host to

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread Richard Baker
Charlie said: But this is a private forum, on a private server. It's entirely reasonable for the host to both partake in the conversation and to express displeasure at behaviour deemed disruptive. And, of course, anyone who's unhappy with the situation can fairly easily set up a third

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread William T Goodall
On 20 Oct 2008, at 05:38, Doug Pensinger wrote: William wrote: I really don't think you are fit to be list manager. You should do the decent thing and quit. Are you volunteering your time and equipment? I could get it set up in a few days if necessary. Not yet Maru -- William T

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread Lance A. Brown
William T Goodall said the following on 10/20/2008 6:59 AM: Do you think it is reasonable that someone should participate in a discussion they are also moderating? Absolutely. --[Lance] -- GPG Fingerprint: 409B A409 A38D 92BF 15D9 6EEE 9A82 F2AC 69AC 07B9 CACert.org Assurer

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread William T Goodall
On 20 Oct 2008, at 13:56, Lance A. Brown wrote: William T Goodall said the following on 10/20/2008 6:59 AM: Do you think it is reasonable that someone should participate in a discussion they are also moderating? Absolutely. Why? Rationale Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread Lance A. Brown
William T Goodall said the following on 10/20/2008 9:03 AM: On 20 Oct 2008, at 13:56, Lance A. Brown wrote: William T Goodall said the following on 10/20/2008 6:59 AM: Do you think it is reasonable that someone should participate in a discussion they are also moderating? Absolutely.

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread Ronn! Blankenship
At 08:03 AM Monday 10/20/2008, William T Goodall wrote: On 20 Oct 2008, at 13:56, Lance A. Brown wrote: William T Goodall said the following on 10/20/2008 6:59 AM: Do you think it is reasonable that someone should participate in a discussion they are also moderating? Absolutely.

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread William T Goodall
On 20 Oct 2008, at 14:08, Lance A. Brown wrote: As Mr. Bell said: This is a private list on a private server. It is as if we were all invited to a never-ending coffee at Dr. Brin's house. Dr. Brin drops in occasionally and his appointed host includes himself in the conversation while

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-20 Thread William T Goodall
On 20 Oct 2008, at 05:35, Charlie Bell wrote: On 20/10/2008, at 1:12 PM, William T Goodall wrote: On 20 Oct 2008, at 03:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... I

No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread Nick Arnett
On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 6:56 PM, William T Goodall [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Of course you prefer not be shown to be wrong. I think it's very clear to any reasonable person that I am right. Your blustering and posturing isn't going to convince anyone otherwise. My apologies to all for feeding

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread William T Goodall
On 20 Oct 2008, at 03:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... I really don't think you are fit to be list manager. You should do the decent thing and quit. Advice

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread Ronn! Blankenship
At 09:12 PM Sunday 10/19/2008, William T Goodall wrote: On 20 Oct 2008, at 03:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... I really don't think you are fit to be list

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread Charlie Bell
On 20/10/2008, at 1:12 PM, William T Goodall wrote: On 20 Oct 2008, at 03:07, Nick Arnett wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... I really don't think you are fit to be list

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread Doug Pensinger
William wrote: I really don't think you are fit to be list manager. You should do the decent thing and quit. Are you volunteering your time and equipment? Doug ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l

Re: No more feeding the troll (was Re: Debunking B.S. from the so-called debunker )

2008-10-19 Thread Doug Pensinger
Nick wrote: I'll stop feeding him now and perhaps ponder just how much disruption the list managers should tolerate. A lot, of course, but sheesh... Excellent idea. There is as much or even more disruption in the tumultuous replies than there were in the original messages. Doug Just roll