When controversial topics are discussed on email reflectors, it's human nature for people to become emotional. However, it is important that exchanges remain polite and respectful of opposing viewpoints. The list moderator has the responsibility to step in and curtail inappropriate commentary. One way to do this is to place the offender intto a "penalty box" of a couple weeks (allowing receiving but not sending emals) for first offenders, and then banning the offender if the inappropriate activity resumes. The other major responsibility of a moderator is to curtail discussions that have gone on too long without being productive or that have meandered off topic. To me, a strong moderator is essential for a smoothly running list. With respect to the RHR exchanges, I have read several that warrant the penalty box. 73, Jim W8ZR
> -----Original Message----- > From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ed Sawyer > Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 07:51 AM > To: topband@contesting.com > Subject: Re: Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector? > > Personally, I did not observe commentary deserving of someone leaving a reflector that they > have enjoyed for 20 years. I do believe that Tom got tweaked by hearing opinions on RHR > which questioned whether its ethically used or potentially had liability for use of his station > and didn't like it. > Sounds like he may be have some second thoughts about joining into that fray. > > > > 73 > > > > Ed N1UR > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband