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Subject:Re: Topics, on and off From:James Mathewson <math0038 -at- GOLD -dot- TC -dot- UMN -dot- EDU> Date:Wed, 16 Aug 1995 12:31:58 -0500
On Wed, 16 Aug 1995, Heli Roosild wrote:
> In a manner of speaking, all of us on this list are guests in Eric's house.
> As such, isn't it rather rude of us to argue with the host when he makes a
> request? Would we insist on bringing say, a dog into his house--would we
> smoke--if explicitly asked not to? I would hope not.
Sorry Heli,
I don't buy this analogy. I think of the list as a community that
happens to be managed by one person. If this is a community, each
member has a say in how it is managed. Under this conception, it is not
only our right but our duty to voice our concerns as to list content.
