* Robert Benschop <rbenschop_at_mac.com> [12 Feb 2002 00:47]:
>
> on 12-02-2002 7:36, Michael Bain at UIDnt0102_at_macboy.homeip.net wrote:
>
> > I think we all know the main purpose of this list, we all have a sense
> > of general netiquette, and we all now know not to bring up politics ;-)
> > Leave it at that.
>
> On the other hand, you set some basic rules once and everything is clear for
> everybody, and though I deleted most unread I really (as in really) don't
> want a repetition of this kind of thread, made me sick to my stomach.
The thing is, I don't think defining rules will prevent anything. The
threads involved were already way beyond netiquette, or even normal
conversational guides. Why would people willing to cross those lines
stop at a list rule?
I don't want these kinds of threads here, and I don't think we'll see
one for a long while yet. If it becomes a chronic issue then a charter
may have to be drawn up, but until then I'd say let an isolated incident
die.
Mike
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