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Re: Political discussions



It is also really helpful and considerate to the list to reply to the
individual with whom you have a disagreement on this topic, rather than
to the list as a whole.  We don't need to hear your ongoing arguments
with each other unless it's an archival issue.

Sylvia Bugbee

On Thu, 13 Sep 2001, Richard Pearce-Moses wrote:

> Folks, speaking as a member of the A&A Listserv Committee and as a former list
> manager, here's my two cents on how you can help improve the quality of
> discussion on this list and deal with off-topic postings that you find offensive
> or inflammatory.
>
> Do not respond.  Period.
>
> Responses to such postings amplify the original effect by creating the turmoil
> they were intended to provoke.  Responses to inflammatory postings often create
> a chain reaction that result in chaos.
>
> It's incredibly difficult to not respond.  It feels like someone has gotten in
> one good whack, and you want to counter.  But, I would argue that if the
> original "whack" hits silence, it's been made powerless.
>
> This list was founded on and continues to rely on a belief in individual
> subscribers' personal responsibility and their ability to behave in a
> responsible, professional, and mature fashion.  As such, the list works
> amazingly well, a testimony to its subscribers.  In such an open list (as in an
> open society), there are risks associated with individuals who fall short of
> these ideals (as well all do on occasion).
>
> I encourage each of you, as you compose replies, to consider whether you are
> truly contributing to a thoughtful discussion about the community of
> subscribers, the purpose of the list, and the profession.
>
> Richard Pearce-Moses
> rpm9@mindspring.com
>
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