i think David Brauer is right on this one. the whole RaucousCaucus
operation is really cowardly. I've been meaning to comment on this for some
time. They are providing political commentary that utilizes a satirical
format. The debate could be welcome if was open. The refusal to take
responsibility for the commentary and be available for further dialogue,
takes away its value, if not making it counterproductive. The anonymity is
more cowardly since it is consists almost entirely of attacks, some of them
personal, that are not directed at particularly powerful people. It seems
reasonable for a public forum to prohibit the spreading of anonymous
attacks.
Jordan S. Kushner
Works downtwon
--Original Message -
From: "List Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:40 AM
Subject: [Mpls] Fake posters
> "John Trammell" writes:
>
> > My friend Val just told me that she was apparently kicked off of
> > Minneapolis Issues without any warning. It looks like anyone who
> > mentions RaucousCaucus.com will violate the list moderator's version
> > of Homeland Security.
>
> I hope list members can appreciate all the fake posts we've received from
> the raucouscaucus "friends." It takes me time to chase down the fakes;
time
> I'd rather spend on my family, my job, my community.
>
> The tactic seems to be to subscribe to the list, immediately post from a
> fake address, and then disappear. (I've repeatedly emailed back asking
them
> to call or email me to confirm identity, but have never heard anything
> back.) I'm sorry, since this was "Val's" pattern, I didn't give "her" the
> benefit of the doubt after three previous fake posters.
>
> It's just getting old. I hope most members can appreciate my fatigue
dealing
> with what is obviously a calculated annoyance.
>
> As most REAL listmembers may remember, raucouscaucus discussion is not
> banned here. Several verifiable humans, including Dave Piehl, Vicky Heller
> and Lisa McDonald, others have posted on the topic.
>
> Posts concerning raucouscaucus do have to conform to our long-standing
rules
> against inflammatory or insulting dialogue. I know raucouscaucus
commentary
> has a different ethos, but I think its fair that their "friends" respect
> ours.
>
> David Brauer
> List manager
>
>
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