[CR]Moderation (an argument against)

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

From: "Steven L. Sheffield" <veloworks@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 17:19:12 -0000
Subject: [CR]Moderation (an argument against)

Dale (and list-members) --

In my rather strong (and definitely not humble) opinion, moderation of a mailing list equates to censorship ... either actual or implied. I prefer a free exchange of ideas, and if people get insulted, so be it. Insult me back. It's just words ... it's not like we're coming after each other with a stick.

If someone crosses the line too many times, I don't have an issue with asking them to leave ... but in general, I'm a firm believer in judicious use of the delete key. If I don't care for what someone says, I delete it. If I don't want to read other messages by that person, I filter them directly into the trash ... but I don't feel it should EVER be up to any one person to decide what I should and should not, and can and cannot read.

I'm truly irked by Dale's decision to take this step ... just because one person has a problem with Ray Etherton and Mike Kone. My big question is whether or not any of the CR list-members (besides Dale) will even see this message.