Hi, Michael. On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 7:17 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If part of the MLC's task is to guide the conversation, provide > thread summaries, and other positive cultivating actions, then > why not write that down in the MLC procedures guide. The document is not intended to serve as a charter, per se. It is simply to codify remedies should a list member become disruptive or otherwise require intervention. An introductory paragraph stating our mission is likely worthwhile both on the website and in the final policy document. You are correct that that MLC is not strictly an enforcement organization. MLC members wish to encourage useful participation and steer conversation as necessary if it serves to benefit the community. > Is the MLC fundamentally, the list police? > Or are they the list shepherds/gardeners? > > A list policeman issues warnings, but a list gardener would > ask the miscreant to write a thread summary in lieu of a > warning, thus turning the situation around. Think Lao-Tzu, > not Machiavelli. See above. :-) The MLC does not wish to be viewed as the "nanog police" even though the photoshopped image of riot police that gets passed around from time to time in reference to list policy enforcement is rather humorous. We have discussed thread summaries and light approach to trouble on our conference calls and we all agree that it's the right approach. Nobody is looking to play the role of a heavy-handed enforcer. - Tim (MLC volunteer) _______________________________________________ Nanog-futures mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog-futures
