Kevin wrote: > It is FOOLISH upon it's face! Perry did not *HAVE TO* apologize, and it was not foolish for him to do so. I think his apology illustrated humility.
Kevin wrote: > All that I have observered is a flurry of posts > whenever the Spectre is raised Some on this > side some on that but never any clear application. The problem here is not unlike a classroom where the teacher has been very lenient for most of the year and then tries to crack down with discipline to correct the problems. There is outcry initially, but consistent application will work in the long run. Kevin wrote: > Is there any example where this has worked in > real application on TT posts in the past? Yes, when TruthTalk first started, we used the rule right from the start and there was never a bunch of whiners about the rule. Through the change of moderators along the way, different leadership styles which were more lenient took us away from any enforcement of the ad hominem rule. Now, whenever it is brought up, people feel like their liberties are being threatened. If there is consistent application of moderating the rule, I think it will benefit all of us. Having said that, there will always be people who simply want to scream and malign others, and if the rule is enforced consistently, these people will probably leave the list because TruthTalk will not be a forum where they can vent their negative feelings toward others. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
