[LUAU] list "moderation"

[Gary Sublett]

On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:05:12 -0700
"Vince Hoang" <vince at litrium.com> wrote:

> You just don't get it. I am not turning on emergency moderation.
> Instead, I will remove both of you from LUAU until you settle your
> differences. I do not begrudge either of you. I think you both want
> what is best for HOSEF, but your strong personalities prevent you from
> finding common ground.
> 
> You idea of containment does not work in the Internet age. I tried
> keeping this venue open in your defense. By closing off both
> hosef-managers and LUAU, the disagreement will spill elsewhere, and
> likely where you will not be able to retract the discussion.
> 
> If any subscribers disagree, let me know.
>

I disagree, the threat of removing a subscriber from the list based on
what?  

To protect someone from themself, seems rather paternalistic.

To protect the integrity of the list or subject matter, seems
inconsistant with the range of subjects or lack thereof over recent
years.

--
Gary