Author: Will Singleton
Date: 17:05:36 05/06/99
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On May 06, 1999 at 19:52:33, Christophe Theron wrote: >On May 06, 1999 at 19:40:21, Will Singleton wrote: > >>So, you are FOR constant dispute and anarchy? :) I thought you liked computer >>chess! And, as far as me not telling you what I stood for, that's not true (I >>know it's hard to remember this stuff). In fact, before the election I made it >>plain that I was for ZERO discussion of anything to do with moderation. >>However, I was overruled by both the other guys (after election), so now we >>allow these discussions, but we agreed not to allow disputes over specific >>deleted messages. > > >You cannot do that, it should be obvious to you now. Look at the mess. > >The only thing you can do now is let them talk about it until they are tired. >And they won't get tired soon, I know them! > > > >>>>If >>>>you want the policy to change, then lobby for your own slate when the voting >>>>comes up next month. >>> >>> >>>Come on! Why do you need to throw such things in the debate? >>> >>> >>> Christophe >> >> >>Sorry, don't understand your comment here. What is wrong with asking people to >>support like-minded people for the position of moderator? >> >>Will > > >What you actually said (or what I actually understood) is: > > "I'm the master here. While I'm here you just shut up." > >I'm exagerating of course, but it's up to you to be very careful not to let such >ideas slip into your posts. I hope you understand... Please be careful... > > > Christophe Oh, I see now. Yes, that's probably not the best way to put it. But it's a common thing to say in a representative democracy, and carries with it the implication that a true democracy approximates anarchy. Following the laws set down by the elected representatives (until the time comes to boot them out) is best for society. That's the idea, anyway. <g> Will
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