[CS-FSLUG] Moderator Message: Suspend Political Posts

[Ed Hurst]

First, mea culpa -- Unlike the other moderators, I have no excuse for 
not doing a better job here, because I don't have a job otherwise.

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Official notice: For a couple of weeks, no political messages on the list.
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My not-so-official addendum:

Following that cooling off period, we will entertain the possibility of 
on-topic messages which happen to have political overtones. It's quite 
possible to clearly favor one position over another, but a failure to 
season it with grace and humility makes any message out of bounds. There 
is room for mistakes, as we know folks can't hear your tone of voice in 
your words. However, it also means we have to be more careful, and be 
prepared to clarify. We are aware of style and personality, so it's not 
as if we demand so-called "politically correct" writing.

We've already established messages to the list should be original 
material, with links and quotations permitted as teasers. If you did not 
write it, there should be quotation marks, indentation, or similar 
indications. The idea is to offer a discussion on whatever falls within 
our purpose for the list existing.

As a reminder, on-topic means faith, technology (computers and software 
in particular), and anything related. Ask questions if you aren't sure. 
Make a few mistakes so we can define things. Rattle my cage if you feel 
I've missed something.

-- 
Ed Hurst
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