Re: Crossing the line

["M H" <kmhowe@moscow.com>]

Amen.
----- Original Message -----
From: John Cronin <jaycron@turbonet.com>
To: Vision 2020 <vision2020@moscow.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: Crossing the line


> I agree that demonstrating respect to all members is critically important,
> however I am uncomfortable with a parental approach like time out or
> censoring the content of the posts. I  enjoy the emotional responses to
> this list but as Bill London has pointed out, we are all responsible to
> avoid being petty and mean-spirited.  Those members who  repeatedly
>  violate the shared values of Vision 2020 do so at the risk of losing the
> respect of this virtual community.  As a natural consequence, they will
> be ignored. What could be a better way than that to encourage civility?
>
> Mr. Cooper's apology seems genuine to me but everyone needs to decide that
> for themselves. Let's try to  avoid sanctions or vision 2020 police.
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>
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> From: Wayne H Beebe <whbeebe@turbonet.com>
> To: Vision 2020 <vision2020@moscow.com>
> Subject: Crossing the line
> Date: Saturday, January 22, 2000 9:54 AM
>
> The recent exchange between PC and Shahab caused me to recall just a few
> months ago when someone was emailing trash to other members on this list.
> While I am not accusing anyone of anything, I do think that we do need to
> show everyone respect.  We may have different opinions, but we all have a
> right to them.  Someone once said you can only begin to understand others
> when you walk in their shoes.  For Shahab, his complaint is legitimate.
> Others may not see it that way, but we do have to respect him.
>
> If anyone finds anyone else crossing the line, that person should be
called
> on it, and I think the person crossing the line should cool it for a given
> amount of time, like a month.  He or she can still read what comes accross
> the list, but should not be welcomed to respond to anything.  If such
> behavior continues he or she should be removed from this list.
>
>