As the person who made the proposal, then announced it, I need to say that it is intended as a last resort. This is not about the normal OT discussions, which have been a part of girlsown since day 3, I think.
This is about a temporary sanction to be used when people ignore the list admin's request to stop a discussion. That happens very rarely as it is, and having the request ignored is even rarer. The Uber-Prefect and admin group is unchanged and there are no plans to change the way the group works - when it works. A person who is being moderated can still post to the list, but their posts will be checked to ensure they aren't continuing a discussion that should have stopped. They will be notified when a post is being held and again if a post is being rejected. So, yes, Diane, this is censorship. But it is not secret censorship. There is a group of admins, so a person who felt they were being unfairly censored would have a group of people who they could appeal to. Some of the moderated newsgroups on the net have set up unbelievably elaborate moderation systems, including appeals and oversight committees, and alternate non-moderated groups and websites where rejected posts can be viewed. I don't think girlsown needs this - for the most part it is a group which is remarkably free from conflict. Anita -- ________________________________________ Girlsown mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] For self-administration and access to archives see http://home.it.net.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/girlsown For FAQs see http://www.club-web.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/girlsown/faq-0.htm
