Peter:
>>Furthermore, I believe that vendors should be able to discuss freely the
pros
>>and cons of various cs products, including their own, so long it is done
in a
>>civil manner. Without these type of educational exchanges the list would
>>not be the same.
Roger:
>Don't the venders' websites give them ample opportunity to tout their wears?
>If we allow venders to engage one another on this List about whose CS is
>the best, I don't believe there will be any winners, only losers, and that
>includes us. Scientific debate? Yes, of course, but let's guard against an
>endless game of oneupsmanship.
The question is how to go about this without stifling the scientific debate
and the constructive exchange of ideas. Part of the job description of a
moderator is to intervene when the dialogue begins to spin out of control.
Mike has in many ways run an excellent ship but I think his good
nature has too often prevented him from asserting his authority
effectively and enforcing basic guidelines for civil conduct on the list.
When hostility and disrespect are not given the opportunity to grow,
they cannot escalate and begin to dominate a list.
Peter
PS. Roger, your messages to the list are not easy to read. It would help
if you could adjust your word wrap.
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