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Old Tue Jan 16, 2001, 02:05pm
Dave Hensley Dave Hensley is offline
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GarthB said:

> Originally posted by BJMoose:
>
> "Discussions can get heated and ACTIVE, and it is anyone's right to
> disagree, or heck, say the poster is a nimrod."
>
> I think we all agree with part one. However many of us take exception
> to part two. It is NOT "anyone's" right to make personal attacks or
> call names on this board.
>
> Fortunately, management has made it clear that such posts violate
> their policies by removing offending posts.

They may have made it clear to you, me, and others, but apparently not to Warren, based on his statement:

> I will only consider returning to normal discussions on this board
> when there is at least a clear understanding, or preferably some board
> guideline posted, as to how ALL of the staff writers are to be
> properly treated when posting here.

Here's a radical suggestion for anyone who feels they've been unjustly attacked, called a name, or whatever. Just "killfile" the offender - stop corresponding with them. To drop out of all discussions everywhere with everybody is overkill.

When a game participant crosses the line, you eject him. You don't forfeit the game, then run home and cancel all your remaining game assignments.