Last night, the AMSAT-BB was placed on Emergency Moderation, meaning all posts had to be reviewed before released for public distribution. This was a precautionary measure taken to allow a "cooling off" period.
I remind all AMSAT-BB subscribers that while strong disagreements on issues are inevitable, the AMSAT-BB list is not the place for exchanges which become spiteful, unproductive exchanges. If you must have a heated exchange, it should be conducted privately and not in public on a mailing list.
Posts must contain appropriate content and are respectful of the members and readers of the AMSAT-BB. All posts should include the author's first name and call sign, or full name if not currently licensed. In general, posts should be related to amateur radio satellites. Examples of on-topic posts include:
(1) Announcements of general interest, including, but not limited to, AMSAT news, meetings, satellite availability, and DXpeditions. AMSAT Mailing List AUP;
(2) Technical discussions, including the physics of space flight, modulation techniques, satellite design, RF path loss calculations, noise figure, etc.;
(3) Inquiries and suggestions about choosing equipment, learning operating techniques, and troubleshooting problems;
(4) Discussion of AMSAT plans and policies in ways that foster better understanding of the opportunities, trade-offs, and limitations that AMSAT faces, and constructive suggestions for improvement; and
(5) Posting of amateur radio satellite-related equipment and software available for sale.
What occurred last night was to the contrary and will not be tolerated. Further violations will result from removal from further use of AMSAT-BB.
Please take a moment to review AMSAT's Acceptable Use Policy for the AMSAT Public Mailing Lists (https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AMSAT_AUP_061819....).
73,
Robert Bankston, KE4AL Vice-President, User Services Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)