On Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Jeremy Bond Shepherd wrote:
>
> At 09:02 AM 2/12/2002 -0500, newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net wrote:
> >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?
>
> How about "List Dad reserves the right to Do The Right Thing".
>
> Simple as that.
>
> Leave it to Victor's judgement.
>
> If someone comes on and starts a multi-day, multi-message flame war, Victor
> (or designee) gives him the royal boot for as long as he deems appropriate.
>
> It's a mailing list bygosh, not a congressional committee. Most of us know
> what to do (don't stray too far/too often from topic, trim quoted text when
> replying, don't use the list as your personal soapbox for unrelated
> issues). I'd be perfectly happy to see List Dad just take whatever action
> he decides is necessary.
I think this should be called hte Penalty Box.
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