Author: Albert Silver
Date: 14:18:11 11/07/98
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On November 07, 1998 at 17:07:53, Dann Corbit wrote:
>On November 07, 1998 at 16:51:13, Albert Silver wrote:
>>Look everyone.
>>
>>I have stated again and again my stupefaction at the idea of abandoning this
>>place. It has taken time and effort to get it together and receive a decent body
>>of contributors. Most seem to be extremely upset at Bruce Moreland's presence as
>>a moderator. As I recall it, he was appointed by means of a vote. Which means
>>that he didn't inherit his post, nor is he there by divine right.
>>Unsatisfied?
>>Then put his presence as a moderator to another vote!
>>If there are other issues, then vote!
>>But just picking up your things and leaving means that you think that there is
>>nothing worth saving, and if that is truly the case then I would feel deeply
>>saddened.
>>Though I have not been directly effected by Bruce, I will indeed vote against
>>him to preserve the peace and integrity of the group.
>>Such being said, I vote that Bruce be removed from his duties as a moderator.
>I agree, on the one hand, that Bruce is very controversial. Perhaps this is out
>of place for a moderator. Yet has he lost his voice because he volunteered for
>the arduous task of moderation? I think the truth probably lies between the
>versions produced by each of the parties in question. But, in my view, each is
>entitled. I value Bruce Morland's opinions. And Moritz Berger's. And many
>others intwined in this controversy. I also value Chris Whittington's
>statements in r.g.c.c. despite the fact that he deliberately tries to be
>controversial. I value anyone's opinion that I think can teach me something,
>and even the opinion of those that can't (if there are any).
>
>I don't think anyone has all of the information as to some of the old
>controversies. I have private email conversations with some of the parties and
>believe that all are sincere in their beliefs. Why can't we just forget the
>past? If there were any wrongs, we can try to right them. But hashing over the
>old mistakes just opens wounds that have only started to heal. It does not
>produce value. IMO-YMMV.
Please don't misunderstand me. I have nothing against Bruce, nor am I trying to
belittle his opinions as an individual's voice, but if his role as a *moderator*
is a source of general strife then the matter should be voted upon. He did
indeed volunteer as did others. In the end the matter was decided upon by a vote
as should be. Here we find that the *group* is in the middle of a sensitive
matter that effects all. As a group matter it should be put to a vote IMO.
Albert
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