Re: Newsgroup suggestions - for moderators

From: Benjamin Foy <bfoy@access2.digex.net>

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000

On 24 Sep 1998, KMGraphiks wrote:

>
> >Hello???  There is nothing impolite about Greg's writing.  Steve Tierney
> >is not offended and thats who Greg was originally responding to.  It is
> >two other people, who are not participating in the discussion, who are
> >criticizing Greg's writing.  There is no question that Greg's writing
> >style could be improved, so could mine.  And I wouldn't be upset if
> >writing tips were posted, since many people could benefit.  But Steve
> >Pritchard and Ken Mitchell are not providing constructive criticism.  I
> >question their motives.  They seem to want to bash Greg rather than
> >discuss anything relevant to this group.
>
> Greg's posting style isn't just related to the discussion you mention. His rude
> comments have started many a discussion on their own...mainly to the conclusion
> that he didn't actually mean the 'threat' or 'insult' that was implied in his
> postings. But of course this time it seems that he did mean what he said. Since
> you don't think he was insulting perhaps this puts you in the same 'class'.

I always avoid getting personal.  But it is always possible that you might
be insulted by what I write.  Given that there are people posting here
from all over the world there is alot of room for misunderstanding.  I did
not consider what Greg wrote to Steve Tierney (i.e. Steve is running his
business wrong) to be insulting.  Now Greg's comments were silly and the
laughter which followed was appropriate.  Then post after post by you and
Steve P nitpicked Greg's "tone of writing".  Meanwhile Greg had clarified
some of his sweeping statements and a interesting discussion had started.
I expressed my opinions for ending the "Gregbashing" that was interfering
with the discussion.  But like all opinions on the internet ...

> Most reasonable people believe that if it's continually pointed out how someone
> is disrupting normal discussions with their rude, antagonistic manner this
> person will start conforming to more polite standards.

The communication style Greg uses might be the prefered one where Greg
lives.

> Doesn't seem to be the
> case here unless you count the ultra-polite requests from Greg that we refrain
> from discussing his posting style. If only he could use this manner in normal
> discussions.

Well, encourage the politeness...

- Ben

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 Red is grey and yellow white,
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References

Re: Newsgroup suggestions - for moderators
Benjamin Foy <bfoy@access1.digex.net>
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Newsgroup suggestions - for moderators
kmgraphiks@aol.com (KMGraphiks)
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000