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Re: 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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lugnet.admin.nntp
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Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:38:54 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.nntp, Alfred Speredelozzi wrote:
> However, I am saddened by the number of people who disagree with this move.
> While I was inflammatory in the past, I will only say now that I think these
> people are being "civilly discrimantory." Its the most accurate way I can think
> to describe them. While I do respect that they have the right to thier
> opinions, I just really wished they could see how mean-hearted it appears to
> others.
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> -Alfred
I have to say that I have seen some people opposing this move who can be
legitimately interpreted as mean-hearted, and yes, that's sad.
What I think is equally sad, though [1], is that people can't seem to respect
that many want to enjoy their hobby peacefully without being bothered by such
discussion [2], and their intent really *isn't* discrimination. I wish those
people could see how imposing the insistance upon such groups appears to others.
How much did this topic step all over people just trying to log on and talk
about LEGO (without all this garbage) this week?
-Tim
[1] Actually sadder, given that the focus of the site is a hobby.
[2] "Just add it to your skip-filter" isn't good enough unless the groups are
heavily policed for spillage into on-topic groups.
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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| (...) You don't have to listen, Tim. That is the point. Now, I know I read things differently than some. I use the web interface and not NNTP. So, I don't get deluged with information--I have to go get it. I think the only thing here I am actually (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp, FTX)
| | | Re: 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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| (...) It's a good thing then, that we have a group of police who carefully watch what's posted where, and correct and admonish as appropriate. Cheers Richie Dulin (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp)
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| | Re: 8 new subgroups of lugnet.people (Kids, Teens, Adults, Singles, Couples, Parents, Support, LGBT)
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| (...) Bravo! I think this is a good move. I am not sure who will be posting in each of these, but i appreciate the efforts of the admin to create them. However, I am saddened by the number of people who disagree with this move. While I was (...) (20 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp)
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