Nick, The rules are fairly simple. Topics for discussion are to be flyfishing related- no religion or politics. An announcement about an operation or a request for prayers is not a topic for discussion. Well-wishes from friends, be it prayers or emotional support, are not topics for discussion. They do, however, add to the comradery of this list, which is why we chose it over all others. That is why replies can be made on list, as we are all upbuilt by the caring responses from others. Those who don't want to read these posts can use the delete key. But even an athiest may want to send well wishes or emotional support. That's why it's important to keep the subject line in context with the post. It's a courtesy to all.
Like I said before, when it gets out of hand, Byard takes care of it. We are not to police his list, and I've had my 'hand slapped' for that, too (making me a vfb renegade). Much of the friction that I've seen on the list the past 7 years has come from people posting opinions about things that have nothing to do with flyfishing. 'The request for prayers' has now become a topic. It shouldn't be and it needs to stop. Opinion comments breed more opinion comments, and things get quickly out of hand. This is not our site- It's Byard's. His rules have made it a great place for all of us to hang out and find friends and an extended family. If he sees things that are detrimental to what he wants in here, he puts a halt to it, even if it takes removing someone. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Niclas Runarsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve (and all), ... This is a group of friends... and making it obvious by actually showing this in words, can't be something one should be afraid of. I didn't set up the rules for the list and might not be as familiar with them as the rest of you. So if I'm wrong here, I would really much like to know. /Nick
