[GRLUG] List Moderation

Greg Folkert greg at gregfolkert.net
Wed May 14 10:44:52 EDT 2008


On Wed, 2008-05-14 at 08:55 -0400, Justin Denick wrote:
> We should really think seriously about list moderation. I don't who is
> maintaining this server anymore,
> but perhaps they might adjust the spam settings to discard any message
> containing certain buzz words like
> "top posting". We may even extend that to include messages that only
> serve to discredit our lists' reputation and inflame
> our attitudes. The moderator may then choose to suspend the
> individuals' grlug account for a week or so.
> 
> 
> The constant discussion of RFC standards for electronic communication
> has made me
> wonder if we don't look more like the Email Police and less like Linux
> enthusiasts! Imagine what a prospective
> employer or recruitment firm thinks when reading our threads. I know
> they've read our posts, I've had them
> mentioned to me by a respected staffing firm.

If you want to suspend someone's account I heartily suggest they start
with yours then.
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