Author: Isofarro
Date: 13:28:36 03/27/99
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It was a sad day for me to see Bob leave r.g.c.c.
I understand his reasons, I would have done the same (though much, much
earlier). It took endless patience to last such a long time.
Mistakes were made by a lot of parties. Things got out of hand, postings flew
saying things later regretted. Flames, flames and flames. People, including me,
sat back and did nothing. That was also a mistake.
That is the past. But is everybody still prepared to do nothing now?
I also believe that a moderated newsgroup is the only way to proceed. But it can
only be done if everybody who believes the same can make a stand together - like
actually taking the time to cast a vote when the time comes. Sure, it will take
a core group of individuals to get something done.
I see a lot of talk, how much is just wind? How many are genuinely interested in
rebuilding rgcc back to its former best?
The suggestions I've seen put forward are:
1.) Either the moderation of rgcc (though I see mentioned this could take 6
months), or the creation of an alt.* group (which looks easier to accomplish)
such as alt.chess.computer
2.) Splittling up of rgcc into two halves
* rec.games.chess.computer.tech - for the programmers among us
* rec.games.chess.computer.misc - for the 'testers' or computer chess users
This can also be done from an alt. hierachy.
3.) Before we can start this process, we definitely need a plan in place of how
to accomplish moderation - be it human, committee, or program logic. I like the
idea of delayed posting of 'annonymous' postings - it is a step in the right
direction. Direct banning of specific people looks essential, although I would
have to suggest that it start off being a blank list initially.
This post is an attempt to determine how much support these ideas have. I've
been in a foul mood since I read the news, and after some deliberation I think
the time to take some *positive* action has come - rather than succumb to the
instinct to flame the problems in rgcc (which would accomplish nothing except my
ego boost).
Is there anyone out there also willing to make a positive contribution?
Thanks
Mike Davies
Croydon, UK.
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