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From: Dick Lambert (no email)
Date: Fri Mar 02 2001 - 12:43:37 EST
I didn't happen to see the remarks Deborah referred to but I agree with her
that people who cannot act like civil adults should be warned once, or
maybe twice, and them taken off the list. I know there is concern about
censorship, but what she's talking about isn't censorship it's just plain
common courtesy. A normally intelligent adult, especially when using a
written media like e-mail, should be able to disagree, even strongly
disagree, without resorting to being offensive.
What do the other members of the list think? I'm sure the list owner would
be interested in seeing if the idea of bumping offensive or abusive people
off the list has support and if so how much.
According to Edmond Burke, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of
evil is for good men [or women] to do nothing." So good people - do
something - sound off.
In the meanwhile, look up your email software manual to see how to
construct a filter that automatically relegates all emails from the
offending party to the trash can. Not as satisfying as getting them off
the list but effective.
Since I've found my email filter manual - let the flame war begin :-)
At 10:08 AM 3/2/01, 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
Dick Lambert
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