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Re: lowering noise
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Fri, 7 Apr 2006 23:03:06 GMT
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   I was looking in this past thread and couldn’t find the bit where you called for yourself to be banned in it? Perhaps you could point me to the correct posts.

Although perhaps you don’t consider that flaming?

Actually, that’s not what I consider flaming. The tone was respectful, and seemed to be mostly looking for information. It would be nice if more disagreements were conducted in this type of format.

I don’t consider it respectful and nor did Todd or Lenny from what I could see. I find the whole thread very distasteful and would be very unhappy to see more like it. Out of interest do you find this post respectful?

  
   Gets a bit difficult when personal opinion is involved.

Yes, it does become difficult. That’s where admin judgment comes in - and the respect of enough of the members of a community to listen to and honor the decisions made by people in charge. By that token, Todd and Suz would have the decision on whether it’s truly a flame or not, regardless of what you or Mark or I think. So, while I don’t think it right that only Eric was suspended for the recent discussions, it was Suz’ decision and I’ll respect that.

Kelly

If Mark had shown the same respect as you we would not be in this thread discussing it. In my opinion his post is as much of a form of trolling as any I’ve seen in the Qwelder thread. But as you point out, my opinion is no more valid than his.

Tim



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(...) I hadn't seen that thread, but having just looked at it I have to agree with Kelly-- Mark was not flaming at all. In the post you cite above I sense Mark's frustration at the reaction he got from his question, which, while perhaps indelicate, (...) (19 years ago, 8-Apr-06, to lugnet.people, FTX)

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(...) Actually, that's not what I consider flaming. The tone was respectful, and seemed to be mostly looking for information. It would be nice if more disagreements were conducted in this type of format. (...) Yes, it does become difficult. That's (...) (19 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.people, FTX)

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