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Just for a bit of balance for all the flames I'm sure are heading this
way, I couldn't agree more. I have no interest in the anti-Coast
Guard/anti-cop rants, I have been amazed at the language and thoughts
expressed on this list, and the lack of tolerance with people who have
differing views. You're a little more patient than I as I will be
unsubscribing now.
wrote:
> Dear List Owner:
> I can't believe I have to write this email.
> I'm on several mailing lists.
> This is the first list I've ever seen where I've seen truly offensive
> remarks. And I've been on this list less than 2 weeks. Is it always
> like
> this? What happened to common courtesy for others?
>
> Last week someone actually used the word "asshole". And to top it
> off, they
> used it in reference to members of our USCG. Today, someone used the
> term
> "commie, pinko fag".
>
> Does this list tolerate profanity on the list and disparaging remarks
> towards
> members of our police, USCG and homosexuals? Who/What will be next?
> Remember, the "purpose of this list is to be a forum for communication
> among
> people living aboard and those who are thinking about it or are
> interested".
> When I joined the list, I received an email that stated "NB: Persons
> sending
> ... abusive expressions will be removed from the list and blocked.
> ...This
> list is meant to provide information needed by people living in boats,
> not to
> be a vehicle for political and ideological debates or invective." Why
> are
> "abusive expressions" tolerated?
>
> I was very excited about the prospects of being a part of this list,
> but
> these people are using poor judgement. When I read comments like
> that, it
> makes me wonder if this list isn't made up of paranoid, ignorant,
> bigoted and
> just plain mean people.
>
> Please don't suggest that I should leave the list if I don't like it.
> Those
> of us who are concerned and offended shouldn't have to leave. I'm
> writing
> this to try and change the list for the better.
>
> Respectfully,
> Deborah
> A concerned list member
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