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Hi Marck,
On Saturday, October 28, 2000 21:44:13 +0100 in
reference to "List rules (was: Re: Placing subjects in
introductions)" you write in response to my comment:
JR>> I believe that rules are *always* open to discussion in a
JR>> courteous & constructive dialogue unless we are living in
JR>> something less than a democracy on this list.
Marck> The list administration is not democratic, nor is it supposed to be.
Marck> Syafril and I maintain the lists physically while Curtis, Wolfgang and
Marck> I monitor it and attempt to keep the peace as well as participating.
Nor am I suggesting that an administration is
democratic; by definition, an administration *cannot*
be democratic. Its apples & oranges. However I am
suggesting that the list should be thought of as a
democratic community which should always be able to
voice it's opinions & ask questions on any subject as
long as it is "courteous & constructive".
Marck> Rules are the basis of all communities. The ground rules here are
Marck> *not* up for discussion *or* for debate. They have been drawn up very
Marck> carefully by the list moderators to ensure that this list does not
Marck> become an anarchy.
There are a good many steps between asking a question,
making a statement & anarchy. IMO your logic doesn't
track because you leap to your own conclusion without
supporting the argument but that's neither here nor
there.
My point in responding here is to say that IMO your
language in msgs addressed to me was, & remains,
un-necessarily aggressive for the circumstances. I'm
not challenging your administration; I am expressing an
opinion.
Its not that rules shouldn't be enforced, it's the
style in which they are enforced. Things can be stated
in many different ways & attain the same effect. Its
just something to consider.
And at the end of the day, asking questions &
expressing opinions can possibly impact a community in
a positive fashion -- administration & all. In recent
history we've seen communities that erupted in
revolution & anarchy because they were not permitted to
ask questions or express themselves publicly.
As an active member of several lists, as a moderator of
my own list(s) & as a web master who has to deal with a
large number of inquiries on a regular basis, I know
there's a lot of work involved in these endeavors & I
appreciate the work you all do.
I'm very grateful that the TB! list exists & I've
enjoyed the camaraderie, good nature & support of the
list. I expect that will continue because of the people
who participate.
Wishing you a nice day.
Sincerely,
Jan Rifkinson
Ridgefield, CT USA
Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tel. 203-431-1691
ICQ 41116329
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