Re: [oiic-formation-discuss] Can we turn on list moderation now?

[Shawn <sgrover@open2space.com>]

While I may not agree with moderation per se on an open forum, I can 
agree that a consensus has formed.  I'm happy to accept that consensus.

Shawn

Matthew Reingold wrote:
> I said it before when you posed the question,
> 
> and it shall remain now,I support the proposal to bring in moderation. +1.
> 
> 
>     robert_weir@us.ibm.com <mailto:robert_weir@us.ibm.com> wrote:
>>
>>     2:25 PM -- Thomas Zander, OASIS member and member of the ODF TC
>>     makes his first post to this discussion list.
>>
>>     http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/oiic-formation-discuss/200806/msg00767.html
>>
>>
>>     4:42 PM -- Paul "Marbux" Merrell attacks Thomas personally,
>>     questioning his motivation and his character, while throwing
>>     random, off-topic accusations.  I'd also question whether his
>>     repeated statements about "breaking monopolies" and similar topics
>>     risks running afoul of OASIS anti-trust policy.
>>
>>     http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/oiic-formation-discuss/200806/msg00771.html
>>
>>
>>     This list is failing its intended purpose if a new participant
>>     receives personal attacks like this within 2 hours of his first
>>     post.  This is OASIS, not alt.talk.conspiracy.ufo.
>>
>>     Is there something that can be done about this?  After repeated
>>     warnings, I see no change in Mr. Merrell's behavior.  
>>
>>     I believe the pace of traffic has slowed to the level where
>>     moderation would not be onerous.
>>
>>     -Rob
>>     ___________________________
>>
>>     Rob Weir
>>     Software Architect
>>     Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software
>>     IBM Software Group
>>
>>     email: robert_weir@us.ibm.com <mailto:robert_weir@us.ibm.com>
>>     phone: 1-978-399-7122
>>     blog: http://www.robweir.com/blog/ 
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