Re: off topic posting by w8imo@xxxxxxxx

[fotofx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Although, I agree that this post is not photo related and probably in bad taste, i do not agree that the sender should be removed from the list. I am still a strong believer in freedom of speech. Colleges and university across the world insist on their freedoms, until someone says something politically incorrect or photographs something that is seen as insensitive.

I am not now nor will I ever be in favor of impeding speech because it is politically or racially insensitive. I would point out that there dozens of comedians that base their shows on racial and gender issues and many of us, go and laugh at them. Some laugh at their own groups and some at other groups, it is human nature.

This list has suffered a few fools in the past and we survived just fine. if someone wants to leave the list that is up to them, but what do you want to bet they may find a comedian of their own group humorous as he or she makes fun of other groups.

I will agree that it is appropriate for  a photo listserv, and that is off topic. But scold them regarding the rule of the list.

Les

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Wayner
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 7:13 PM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: Re: off topic posting by w8imo@xxxxxxxx

Roel and others who want to leave the list:

We need people like you to keep a high level of decency on this site.

The person t remove of course is the stupid person who thought this was funny.

Andy, it is time to give this person his walking papers.

Phil Wayner