Underlying the notion of an unmoderated list, there is an assumption of civility among members as well as the assumption of a broadly defined adherence to the topic. Both of these assumptions have been blatantly violated in recent mailings as well as in past mailings. It seems to me that the person(s) who maintains the site has the authority to deny/remove membership to those who routinely violate those assumptions. I encourage such an action, and I'm sure other members do as well. If responding to the list in this matter is uncomfortable, then responding to the coordinator should do as well. There have been times when I strongly disagreed with some opinions in list messages, but the assumptions mentioned above were never an issue. Lately, however. . . the issue seems to be important enough to threaten the PhotoForum. I, for one, would certainly feel the loss. -yoram On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:22 AM, Andrew Davidhazy wrote: > It saddens me greatly when grown members of the list include derogatory and inflammatory comments about others in their postings. > Why is that necessary? I just don't understand. Such behavior simply disrupts the easy and free flow of conversation. > It is rude and discourages those that might have something useful to contribute from doing so. > > It saddens me to feel like I have to make this comment to the group. Without your help this thing will suddenly vanish from cyberspace. > > Andrew Davidhazy, PhotoForum coordinator ___ ygelmanphoto@xxxxxxxxx www.ygelmanphoto.com
