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Re: Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:38:41 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Timothy Gould wrote:
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Yes... mainly because many members refused to acknowledge that the people
trying to instigate change had the authority to do so.
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From my observations that wasn’t the only reason nor even the main reason.
From my solo, lurking position (as in unconnected to any of the parties
involved) there appeared to be too much abuse of power.
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Agree. From my standpoint, people involved at the heart of the debate didn’t
so much object to the existance of that power, they mostly objected to the
perceived misuse of that power. Certainly, the possibility of moderation was
objectionable to some, but I don’t think that in particular was why the
massive outbreak occured.
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I’d stress the word “appearance” since I continue to believe there was no power
abuse at that time. But the notion certainly had a lot to do with the ensuing
chaos. To me, it comes down to, “I don’t believe that person X should have power
over me.” It’s ironic that the process which was trying to update rules for
behavior (especially for admins) and limit potential abuses was the ultimate
cause for its own failure.
Kelly
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) Yeah, that's why I retroactively added the word "perceived" :) (...) Um, I still have to disagree (unless you're saying that this IS an issue for YOU). At least from my standpoint. I know I wasn't upset that "person X" had the power, I was (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) Agree. From my standpoint, people involved at the heart of the debate didn't so much object to the existance of that power, they mostly objected to the perceived misuse of that power. Certainly, the possibility of moderation was objectionable (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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