I must say that I'm completely against these things, and, no offense, but you
were
definately leading in calling oben names, so becoming the moderator would not be
my vote.
just my opinion,
Larry
"Dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" wrote:
> Since it is public now, I think we should discuss the possibility of a
> moderator openly. I also think that now that the list is closed lets keep it
> closed. No more discussion of opening it again. If anything we should talk
> about further security measures.
>
> Here are my suggestions:
>
> 1. Now that we have control of subscriptions I think I might say that I think
> off topic posts should be completely eliminated. I know this won't be popular
> but it's the only way that we can totally bang any flames on the head
> immediately.
>
> 2. I also think this should mean that an individual should be able to be
> forcefully unsubscribed if they breach this rule 3 times in a week.
>
> 3. Decisions on unsubscribing someone should be made by a disciplinary team of
> three. The OM trinity if you would. I have nominated to be on this panel and
> two others would need to apply. Maybe these can be rotating positions. I'm
> happy to do it forever as long as I am subscribed to the list, so maybe the
> other two can rotate.
>
> 4. Introduction of a new beginners list. Newbies should be thoroughly vetted
> on this new list for a period of 18 months before they can join the older
> elite list. I for one don't like sharing the same space with people who ask
> annoying questions we've answered for the umpteenth time.
>
> And yes I am glad that the list is closed to spammers and outsiders who have
> no interest in Olympus OM. Bye bye Snow White and long live the democratic
> principles on which this list is based.
>
> Dave
>
> > Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:19:04 +0000
> > From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [OM] Olympus List now Closed
>
> > Due to the many calls for closing the list to posts from non-su*bscribers
> > Shawn Wright has now closed the Olympus Mailing list.
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