The Logic Off Topic list

I joined the L-OT list only a few days ago. By some strange coincidence it
gratingly coincided with this 'edifying' debate on the nature of censorship. An
oft used expression comes to mind - A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous
thing. If I might quote from my post from a few days ago to the Logic-Admin list
when answering Jeremy's and Joeri's call for input :

"For myself I have extremely limited interest in largely uninformed musician
types sharing their ... uh ... "opinions" other than it can sometimes reveal
more about a person's true identity."

Well this has certainly been the case. It seems that there are a few net geek
types intent on soap-box posturing and/or picking a fight. Whilst there is
nothing wrong with being a net geek (and I am not sure that I am _not_ one)
those that pick fights are tiresome. I would also include myself in the set of
"largely uninformed musician types".

Many listees want a free list which I think is very reasonable. Thus Jeremy,
quite sensibly IMO, allowed a poll to decide the nature of the list. A one
person-one vote system (ie the very embodiment of free democracy so much desired
it seems) and subsequently there have been complaints about this. And finally
the school playground mocking of such a system by teddybut - of anything I have
seen here over the past few days this is the biggest 'affront to the spirit of
democracy' - an angle some of you have played as your joker card.

Orren's post of today was totally on the money in every way and I align myself
with his position. If people don't like this list they can fuck off and start
their own. An extremely simple solution that I would think is worth encouraging.

Finally when all/most posts on a mailing list are about the list itself this
soon becomes tiresome. FWIW I don't have an opinion as to whether the list
should or should not be limited in subject scope. Once this scope has been
decided people should respectfully abide by it. I for one would much rather
engage in topics other than the topic of topics ... er ... I think u know what I
am trying to say.

Tony Perretta

--- In logic-ot@y..., "Tony Perretta" <bambony@n...> wrote:
>And finally
> the school playground mocking of such a system by teddybut - 
of anything I have
> seen here over the past few days this is the biggest 'affront to 
the spirit of
> democracy' - an angle some of you have played as your joker 
card.
> 
> Tony Perretta

I didn't want to answer any more posts about this, but you 
singled me out. My most recent (and most dignified post) is still 
in moderation limbo as i write this, so you still think I'm a jerk, 
based on what I've written in the last week only.. which is fine, i 
get what i deserve. By the time you read this, you will probably 
have read my earlier post called "Moderation Quagmire" which 
will hopefully show you that I am reasonable and not always silly.

I reserve the right to be a silly person. I can't understand your 
analogy of my silliness and an 'affront to the spirit of
democracy' , could you explain that further? How is my personal 
dadaism an affront to the spirit of Democracy? please respond  
In private, if it seems more appropriate. I've apologized to Jeremy 
and the list for offending Jeremy with my humor. Thanks for your 
perspective.

teddybut