Greetings,
On Fri, Jun 07, 2002 at 02:10:05PM -0700, Bryan R Harris ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
said something similar to:
> First of all, let me apologize if it sounded like "blasting". I'm very
> grateful that we have these lists, and someone who's volunteered to monitor
> them. Anyone who's been on a list that's been spammed or flamed can
> appreciate that.
Thanks. No grudge held on any perceived "blasting" :)
> There seems to be a happy medium between the lists that allow almost
> everything and those that allow almost nothing. The intent behind my
I try to maintain that balance as best I can. I read both lists,
*almost* every post on each. I try to make sure that when things get
out of hand, it is stopped, when I think something (judgement call)
could easily get out of hand, I stop it and when I think things may run
their course, I try to allow it. Seeing as these lists have been a
pretty friendly place, and I see people who were once asking questions
now answering questions, I think whatever I have done hasn't been too
bad :-) $self->hort("toot")
> poorly worded post was to just add a quiet voice of moderation, hoping to
> calm a frustrated belt-wielding mother. As with little children, drawing
> attention to misbehavior (especially in public) isn't nearly as productive
If this were a paying job (feel free to send me money!) I would love to
send emails to everyone thanking them. But, it isn't, so you only see
the 'negative' things because I try to make sure there is order, and
this list doesn't turn into one of the lists which "allow almost anything".
> as reinforcing positive behavior. It was only a single post on this list,
> not a thread spinning out of control, and it probably would've died without
> further comment. And people seem to like that better.
That's where, as a 'list mom', I need to make a judgement call. In this
case, you may have seen a single post, but on the other beginners list
I had said (10 minutes before) that is wasn't an appropriate topic for
the beginners forum... then POW! It is posted here. So, I immediately closed it.
Judgement calls, they aren't always popular. But, I feel that when a
discussion on 'religious' or 'ethical' issues is about to begin, they
can go on for WAY to long, and it simply isn't on topic for a list
meant to help beginners. I, over the past year+, have let many threads
run their course, as you said. So, similar to what you said, drawing
attention in a public forum for one thing you disagree with isn't as
productive as positive reinforcement. This happens every few months as
new people cycle in and out.. I try my best :)
If anyone has comments (good or bad), suggestions, money, thanks,
flames, etc... please send them to me off the list.
Can we now *really* consider this thread closed? :-)
Cheers,
Kevin
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