On Sat, 19 Oct 1996, Michael Perelman wrote: > Shawgi, based on a consensus, I am going to ask you to stop posting to > pen-l. > > I am sorry. I hope that you understand. > -- > Michael Perelman > Economics Department > California State University > Chico, CA 95929 > > Tel. 916-898-5321 > E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi Michael, I don't understand your position/decision. Among other things, I thought PEN-L was a democratic forum. You know as well as I do that many PEN-L subscribers post frequently. You also know that none of my posts attack or criticize any PEN-L subscriber. You know that my posts are PEN-L relevant. Above all, you know that what many consider to be attempts at "discussion" are nothing more than extremely hostile and/or confrontational efforts. I am extremely pro-discussion and pro-inquiry when the next person is pro-discussion and pro-inquiry. This is precisely why you have had to remind some to stop personal attacks. At any rate, the PEN-L record will indicate that I have engaged in exchanges with other PEN-L subscribers. Every PEN-L subscriber who wants to initiate a pro-discussion and pro-inquiry thread with me can expect an enthusiastic response. You have not supplied a plausible justification for ejecting me, in my estimation. What, for example, is the consensus you speak of based on? The views of the vast majority of PEN-Lers or a fraction of them? I think here it is important to base decisions on just principles. Please consider my position seriously. If you feel that I am way off the mark, then I will unsubscribe. Shawgi Tell University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education [EMAIL PROTECTED]
