'Tone of the list' discussion

[marc]

Cybe R. Wizard said:

> Is there a reason that we cannot just continue to behave like adults and
> continue to request that others behave like adults, killfiling as needed
> those who refuse?
> 
> Are we really so afraid of the goofy actions of a few that we need to
> cut them off at the ankles?  Can we not stand a little stupidity from
> time to time?
> 
> I, for one, believe the list to be  quite friendly compared to some
> others (hell, most others) and see no reason to install censors. In
> fact, censorship has already caused me to drop several email lists. If
> this one becomes censored, I shall drop this one, too.
> 
> Hey, maybe that's one good reason to censor the list.

:-)

I agree. If moderation starts, I will be forced to depart as a matter of 
principle.

Actually, because of this threat, I gave mandriva a spin for the first 
time last night. Had a very good experience with the folk on their IRC 
channel getting it going too.

-- 
Best,
Marc