The problem is that the continued existence on this list depends on a certain level of mutual respect. I don't know what got put in everybody's food, but people have been way too salty lately.
This is supposed to be a mailing list about Detroit Techno, and as such it has historically been a positive force to promote the music. How many heard a few records that became crucial to them, and then found out there was an E-mail list that they could go to for discussion and education on that topic? How many people have formed lasting relationships based around techno because of this list? Would someone coming along in the past 2 weeks see any of that? When things get ugly, things are off course. I'm just this guy who volunteered to administer the list, but I'm a believer in preserving it as a place for positive, substantive discussion. If you've been reading for the past few weeks, you know I don't say anything as Mr. Admin until things cross a certain line. It isn't easy to judge when to step in, so I just do it when it feels like it has to be done. Believe me, judging from my private e-mail, there would be support for me being much more pro-active, and banning people. It shouldn't be like that. And, speaking to those of you who seem to think that they're doing people favors by 'telling it like it is' and 'keeping it real': you aint. Whatever valid points you have, whatever your opinions are, being salty and abusive just negates them. Anything real you have to say, you could say better without being bitches. Do y'all think for a minute you're unique individuals, whose brilliance and insight puts you above the normal rules of civil discourse? Nah, you're just haters, and I got tired of that crap in 1987 on Usenet News. A bunch of cranks working out their frustrations on the Internet. There's nothing unique about you -- you're just members of the bummer demographic. Figure out how to stop being thwarted, bitter people in real life and leave 313 the hell alone. On 9/5/06, v12 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
everybody's got their name printed on their faces. what's the problem if someone starts reading aloud? not comfortable enough? /12 ----- Original Message ----- From: "kent williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "list 313" <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:48 AM Subject: (313) Namecalling is Bullsh!t > ... and it should stop. >
