On Oct 25, 2013, at 9:53 AM, ned+ietf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >> the chilling effect of vigilateism is far worse than spam or trolls. >> we've been dealing with the latter for decades, and there is little >> actual real harm if any. the chilling effect of vigilanteism causes >> actual harm and reduces the rich diversity of opinion, culture, and >> viewpoint. > > I could not agree more. By condoning such measures people are damaging the > diversity they are supposedly trying to support. Agreed. Not all interests will be met but each should have a voice within an open and transparent process. It would be a pity to allow censorship or political propriety to place this process behind hidden barriers. Regards, Douglas Otis