I don't have a problem with enforcing the established rules. I do have a problem with arbitrarily enforcing those rules.
I do agree that politeness takes less effort than not being polite.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2020, 12:08 PM Ev Tupis via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
In reply to:
"It is best to not imagine. Avoid making up reasons. It is best to know that moderators will step in and act when they think it is in the best interests of the list. List members do not need to agree or disagree with their decision."
Wow, I'm glad this is only an internet bulletin board and not a government!
Exactly. This is not a government. It is an internet bulletin board system with a specific purpose that is known (and expected) to be moderated when its custodian believes message moderation is needed.
There is nothing wrong with being polite. There is much wrong with not being polite.
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