Can we turn on list moderation now?

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

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