Moderation vs Censorship

[Guest guest]

A PERSONAL NOTE TO THE GROUP:

A few words about "censoring" vs. "moderating" the CR Support List, since I've become aware that this is an issue for some folks, who actually think that freely belonging to a "moderated" list somehow imposes upon their essential freedoms as American citizens. (Duh. Yes, I know this sounds pretty bizarre, but some people are actually bitching along these lines, instead of withdrawing their membership from the list, which they are also free to do!)

Some lists are private clubs--you can't post until/unless the moderator approves your membership. This is often done with professional lists for instance, where discussion is related to highly specialized topics. I've belonged to some of these lists and have found them to be superior in quality to unmoderated lists, even though the moderator usually rules with an iron hand. If you don't like the moderator, you quit. No problem. These are the rules. Follow them, or leave. Sounds harsh? Bye bye!

Compared to such lists, Francesca rarely RARELY refuses to approve a post. When she does, she TRIES to politely explain why the post was refused. Of course some people like to get their panties all in a wad over this (psychosis really rears it's ugly head in these people), but really that's their choice and is no reflection on Francesca. She works very hard to make this list valuable to those of us who choose to be here. Recently she has been pretty beat-up by some malcontents who don't like her. (To which I say, "SO WHAT???") Therefore, I would appreciate those of you who are in a benevolent mood to kindly give Francesca a pat on the back this weekend for all of her dedication and hard work. She needs it.

Hugs

Suz