I agree with Gontran, but I must humbly disagree, in part, with Tom.

I would hope that a list of this subject matter and size can be sufficiently self policing that moderation would not be necessary. In this particular case, self policing seems to be working.

And, while I am writing, a tiny note to Mr. Ryan: <slap>. Take it/Keep it private next time, please.

Bob.

On Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:46:34 -0700
Tom Achtenberg <lists@achtenberg.com> wrote:

> I must agree with Gontran.  This type of message should never appear 
> on a user group list.  The originater should be banned by the moderator.
> (Or given an only warning at the least)
> 
> At Monday, 4 February 2002, you wrote:
> 
> >* Rod Ryan (rkryan3@qwest.net) wrote:
> >> [ snip: slanderous nonsense ]
> >
> >And this has what to do with gnu/linux?  We would have to rename to
> >'Phoenix Personal Defamation of Character' Group or some such.
> >
> >Off topic and gossip.  Maybe "Phoenix area gossiping snits" or 'PAGS' 
> for
> >short.
> >
> >Gontran
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