Subject: RE: Thread Proliferation Control From: RichM - PM Date: 27 Feb 03 - 11:15 AM
Good idea! Carry it further though: Forbid the messy notion of allowing uncontrolled new threads-- Every morning, or once a week,or whenever-- publish a pre-approved list of acceptable new topics.
So that we (as member or guest) can only post to an existing OR pre-approved thread. And NO more threads containing the word Ir** !
Rich McCarthy
I don't think I want to do that, Rich. One of the beauties of this place is its spontaneity, so I want to be careful not to exercise too much control -Joe Offer-
With the insertion of the editing comment (in brown) quite obviously the irony of Rich's post was wasted. And also wasted on some of our posters at least – for he felt he had to later respond with the following explanation…..
Subject: RE: Thread Proliferation Control From: RichM - PM Date: 27 Feb 03 - 11:49 AM
- My comments were meant as irony, Spaw. I guess I was unclear, because I am reluctant to be sarcastic!
To state more clearly, I would say that I feel all topics should be allowed--by guests or members, unless they are personal attacks or insults to others in the forum.
A nasty or contentious topic will run it's course and die a natural death.