In a message dated 10/4/2001 4:34:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, nour...@ix.netcom.com writes:
> 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. > Peter: Mike has developed a new set of guidelines for technical discussions. I believe they will work. Let's give him a chance. As far as word wrap is concerned, I'll look into it. As a test, I'm sending this message directly to you. Let me know if you see the same word wrap problem. In addition, would anyone else who sees a word wrap problem with this message please let me know. Thanks. Roger
