Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 16:58:01 05/06/99
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On May 06, 1999 at 19:41:38, Todd Durham wrote: [snip] Bruce: >>>I think Peter is a great guy. I think the problem here is Harald and Will. >>>Personally I think that Harald and Will should go away and let Peter run the >>>place until July 1st. >>> >>>bruce >> >>Bruce, >> >>Wow, thanks. I like you too. >> >>But we were elected to do a job, and we're going to do it. Others might quit, >>Bruce, not me. >> >>Do you recall that we decided (all the moderators) that discussions about >>moderation were fine, but not discussions about a decision to delete a message? >>Do you remember the reasoning behind that? It was to avoid constant dispute and >>anarchy. That is the policy that was agreed to and made known to everyone. If >>you want the policy to change, then lobby for your own slate when the voting >>comes up next month. > >This comment seems a bit too aggressive and arguementative, in my opinion. That depends. I think Bruce expressed himself strongly, as did Will Singleton. I don't think that either should have tape strapped over their mouths. Just because you have served as moderator, does not mean that you cannot say what you think. Strangely, I find myself agreeing with both of them on certain points. I think the entire moderation issue is very intricate and difficult. Perhaps the audience itself is a large part of the problem. Moderation will largely result from people sending in messages on the "note to moderators" form (I suspect). If we all try to keep calm and take things with a grain of salt, it might be better. A wise man once said, "The taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones." If we all keep calm there would be a lot less need for moderation. And even if we don't manage it, we can at least do our best. If we are all walking on eggshells and ready to fly off the handle at the least bit of provocation then we are building our own poder-keg. Don't think I mean that moderation is bad. Look at news:rec.games.chess.computer for an example of what happens when any whinging twit can slander anyone in any way they see fit. Rather, I mean that the best form of moderation is self-moderation. [cough -- physician, heal thyself]. [snip]
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