This all makes sense. The only problem is it makes lots of work for the list
owner.
I'd suggest one alternative that would help with that ... use a list of
disqualifying terms, beginning with the various "deletable expletives" that
occasionally appear in peoples posts/rants once they get fired up. Reject such
posts from the list and, instead, redirect them back to the originator together
with an exhortation to rephrase. That can be accomplished automatically, hence,
without burdening the list owner to do it all.
While that won't get 'em all, it will remove the foul language characteristic of
at least some of the rants, which tend to start the emotion-driven OT threads.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Robertson" <steven_j_robertson_at_hotmail.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 8:37 AM
Subject: RE: NOTICE FROM THE LIST HOST -- a vote in favor of limited moderation
> >There are three things that need to be corrected on this list:
> >
> >- off topic volume is way too high
> >- we need to eliminate insults, personal attacks, and language that is
> >obviously intended to offend
> >- subject lines need to correctly identify the content of the message when
> >the topic has drifted
>
> Personal attacks, insults, and incorrect subject lines are symtoms of the
> underlying problem which is OT posts. We're all adults here. Let's take it
> upon ourselves to correct the problem and move forward.
>
> It's pretty simle really:
>
> 1.) The list "owner" should make rule(s) about how the list is run.
>
> 2.) Anyone that wants to participate in the list must follow the rules.
>
> That's all...
>
> This does not need to be a democratic process. Anyone that doesn't like the
> rules or won't comply, can start their own damned list.
>
> My $.02
> SteveRob
>
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Received on Wed Aug 22 2001 - 10:42:29 BST