NR - A Plea

[Chandranath]

On Thu, Sep 07, 2000 at 06:08:01AM -0500, Stephan Hawkins wrote:
> Etienne, you argued well and didn't attack anyone.  If everyone who is
> offended by flames leaves the list it will be a shame.  I hope you
> stay and continue to add useful, coherent, and germane arguments.
> 
> Everyone, if you want to attack someone personally, take it elsewhere.

While I have strong opinions on the principality issue, I want to take an
aside moment to elaborate on what Don Hawkins said here.

For those of you who have declared that you are leaving the northern list:
please don't.  While there was an unpleasant outburst of late, it was
partially due to an unfortunate misposting and otherwise an altercation
involving one or two people, perhaps.  HL Estril has given fair warning that
she intends to keep the list free of flames.  I trust her.  I encourage you to
do so, as well.  The cause of reasoned discussion, however, is only harmed if
everyone willing to engage in it drops out over an incident.

I second the call Don Hawkins made -- to everyone (including Etienne)
interested in rational discourse -- to stay and engage in such, and the call
for everyone interested in personal attacks to take that show on the road.

'Nuff said.

Chandra

-- 
Sri Chandranath, Cadet to Don Timothy
Musician in the King's Players
Deputy Regional Herald, Northern Ansteorra
Rapier Marshal and Captain of the Plumes of the Shire of Mooneschadowe
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