Re: Re: Re: this list, etc.

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In a message dated 7/17/01 2:05:09 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

Moderator,

Have you figured out how to block yet? Too much is

just too much.

>>

Sharon in NY: I assure you that the moderators here 'know how to block'.

It's not that we haven't 'figured it out' but that we are seriously debating

what to do about this situation (which hasn't arisen in the past). This was

an unmoderated list for open discussion and support. Until rather recently,

it was a group that had few flamers or outright ridiculously sarcastic posts

and/or personal attacks. There wasn't ever a need for blocking anyone's

account, removing their posts from the list, etc. (and, despite some people's

calls that 'censorship' has been wrought, none of this has occured to date).

This will not be an issue if the list goes totally moderated. It might seem

like an easy answer for some to just be 'heavy handed' and draw clear, black

and white lines in the sand. When we do it, though, we want to be fair about

it. Private e-mails (never mentioned on the list) have been sent in the past

to remind those who got caught up in little 'mini-wars' and whatever. This

was usually an effective way to remind people of the list rules and pour

water on the flames. It wasn't that nothing was ever done to address these

issues but it was taken off line and done privately between the list owner,

moderator and various individuals.

Whatever the outcome, this kind of 'free for all' will not be tolerated and

something must be done. I'm sure will be officially speaking out on

this issue in the near future.

all the best,

Noverr-Chin

co-moderator

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

five months post-op and still feelin' fabu!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/17/01 2:05:09 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

Moderator,

Have you figured out how to block yet? Too much is

just too much.

>>

Sharon in NY: I assure you that the moderators here 'know how to block'.

It's not that we haven't 'figured it out' but that we are seriously debating

what to do about this situation (which hasn't arisen in the past). This was

an unmoderated list for open discussion and support. Until rather recently,

it was a group that had few flamers or outright ridiculously sarcastic posts

and/or personal attacks. There wasn't ever a need for blocking anyone's

account, removing their posts from the list, etc. (and, despite some people's

calls that 'censorship' has been wrought, none of this has occured to date).

This will not be an issue if the list goes totally moderated. It might seem

like an easy answer for some to just be 'heavy handed' and draw clear, black

and white lines in the sand. When we do it, though, we want to be fair about

it. Private e-mails (never mentioned on the list) have been sent in the past

to remind those who got caught up in little 'mini-wars' and whatever. This

was usually an effective way to remind people of the list rules and pour

water on the flames. It wasn't that nothing was ever done to address these

issues but it was taken off line and done privately between the list owner,

moderator and various individuals.

Whatever the outcome, this kind of 'free for all' will not be tolerated and

something must be done. I'm sure will be officially speaking out on

this issue in the near future.

all the best,

Noverr-Chin

co-moderator

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

five months post-op and still feelin' fabu!