While I may not agree with moderation per se on an open forum, I can
agree that a consensus has formed. I'm happy to accept that consensus.
Shawn
Matthew Reingold wrote:
> I said it before when you posed the question,
>
> and it shall remain now,I support the proposal to bring in moderation. +1.
>
>
> <mailto:> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>> ___________________________
>>
>> Rob Weir
>> Software Architect
>> Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software
>> IBM Software Group
>>
>> email: <mailto:>
>> phone: 1-978-399-7122
>> blog: http://www.robweir.com/blog/
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