Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??

From: xanadu@dnai.com (Greg Oberfield)

Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000

In article <DrBJBB.HF0@deshaw.com>, lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl) wrote:

> In article <ogden-1105961737450001@dyn25.kern.com>,
> David Ogden <ogden@kern.com> wrote:
>
> >Greg wrote to me about that. I posted a few days ago about a PBM called
> >Stars of the Dark Well. All I wanted to do was mention that is was a great
> >game and stuff about it features. He asked me to refer to the pbm faq. I
> >wrote to him (an am still awaiting a reply) that I was new to newsgroups
> >and didn't know the rules.
>
> David, I travel on the weekends, so this delayed my reply a bit. The
> game you were advertising, Stars of the Dark Well, has a very complete
> entry in the new PBM List. The FAQ, posted weekly, explains how to get
> the list.
>
> -- g

Ok,

I've been trying to avoid this whole issue as much as possible, but, well,
it's become a little too difficult to let it slide, but I've got to say
something here.

Point A:

Phil was posting multiple ads to the r.g.p group.

Point B:

The r.g.p list is unmoderated.

Point C:

Greg maintains the PBMList (kudos for that).

Point D:

Greg disagrees with the fact that Phil was sending multiple ads to the group.

Point E:

This whole thread is because of this.

Well - going by a strictly internet "legal" interpretation Phil can post
what he wants here.  Technically, since this is an unmoderated group,
anyone can post whatever they way.

Now, don't get me wrong - I find excessive advertising distasteful as
well.  At the same time I also recognize the fact that the internet has a
certain amount of noise, no matter where you are.

Since this group is unmoderated people can pretty much post at will.  If I
don't like it I may send them an email explaining my position but that's
it.  There is no need to drag something like this out into the open.
That's kind of the reason the noise ratio is so high in here sometimes
(and I'm adding to the problem with this post).

If you don't like what someone does EMAIL THEM.  Don't post "I don't like
what you've done".  If you get an email from someone who disagrees with
you EMAIL THEM BACK.  Don't air dirty laundry in public.

Put simply (and this is basic netiquette which many of us have forgotten)
Phil has a much right to post what he wants as Greg does (and I do).
Whether a post is APPROPRIATE is another matter entirely.

Can we please just let this thread die a horrible flaming death like it should?

-Greg

PS: Personally, I think advertising for playtesters should be allowed.
Also, advertising for a game once a month is also not too extreme.
Honestly, I've never downloaded the PBMList so this group is one of the
best ways I have to find out whats going on in the industry.  I don't plan
on downloading the PBMList (nothing against you Greg - I just don't want
to take the time). :)

--
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Phone: 408/456-7705                   San Jose, CA 95134-2022
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References

Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 13 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Sun, 05 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
Chris@pandion.u-net.com (Christopher Yearsley)
Wed, 08 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
se2dg@dmu.ac.uk (Dom Gallagher)
Thu, 09 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
ogden@kern.com (David Ogden)
Sun, 12 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 13 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Sun, 05 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
Chris@pandion.u-net.com (Christopher Yearsley)
Wed, 08 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
se2dg@dmu.ac.uk (Dom Gallagher)
Thu, 09 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Why does Greg Lindahl behave the way he does??
ogden@kern.com (David Ogden)
Sun, 12 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000