Re: This list - Its owner speaks

[Gregory Hurst <gh18@juno.com>]

Paul,

Thanks for all that you do for the list.  I strongly agree that the petty
arguments must stop.


Greg
gh18@juno.com

>There's been a lot of discussion over what is or is not OK on this 
>list.
>There also seems to be some confusion as to whether or not this is a 
>public
>forum.  Let me try to clarify.
>
>First, to be heavy-handed about it, this list is owned by me.  I own 
>the
>server, I pay for the bandwidth, I deal with all of the bs when things
>break, etc...  For this, I receive the whopping sum of $0.00.  Note, 
>this is
>not a request for financial assistance.
>
>I liken this list to inviting you to a party in my home.  You are my 
>guest,
>there is no birthright which gains you admission.  As long as you 
>behave
>like a good guest, I don't care much what you do as long as you're 
>having a
>good time.  However, just because I am out of the room or have made a 
>run to
>the store for more ice and snacks, you do not have the right to vomit 
>on my
>carpet, insult my family, or otherwise trash the place.
>
>When I assumed control of this list back in '94, this was a fun place. 
> Yes,
>there was the occasional Laker troll, but they were dealt with 
>promptly.
>
>For some time now, this list has had an undercurrent of factionalism 
>and
>petty feuds.  I am writing today to say that this must stop.  
>Disagreements
>are expected, but I expect them to be resolved in a respectful manner. 
> To
>go back to the party analogy, if you cannot resolve your differences
>respectfully, take it outside.  If you cannot find your way outside, I
>will be happy to direct you... mind you, you may find the door locked 
>to you
>afterwards.
>
>If the petty bullshit continues, perhaps it is time to consider 
>handing the
>list over to someone else.  I don't need the aggravation.
>
>Regards,
>
>-- 
>Paul M. Moriarty
>Maintainer, The Boston Celtics Mailing List
>

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