The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #84182   Message #1566913
Posted By: The Shambles
20-Sep-05 - 12:44 PM
Thread Name: BS: Opening threads - a debate.
Subject: RE: BS: Opening threads - a debate.
Why is the assumption made that this is any way about anyone wishing to know the names of those who feel themselves qualified to impose their personal judgement upon their fellow posters?

Joe Offer is the only one who imposes his personal judgement on his fellow posters on any regular basis and is prepared to be known. Posters may not ever agree to what his imposed judgement may be or feel that Joe Offer is anymore qualified to impose his personal judgement upon them - than any one else - but the fact that he is at least prepared to be known and be seen to be responsible for his actions - is respected.

A practical result of Joe Offer being known - is that it is perfectly possible for him to send a PM to any other forum member in advance of any imposition - indicating to the originator that he judged that some change was required to their contribution.

This polite and simple process (that I have requested) - is not possible for a volunteer who wishes to operate anonymously. They have to impose their judgement without the originator's knowledge or permission - as for them to send a PM would not be possible if they wished to remain anonymous.   

It is my wish to see any editing process on our forum to reflect the traditional basic values of our forum and be open, fair and to be seen to have a clear objective.