The problem isn't with theory or discussion. It's with people who don't understand how to formulate arguments and present them in a fashion that is courteous and respectful to all. During the conversation regarding the article Johannes published there was a sudden surge of ad hominem attacks and general fallacy. What's worse is that no moderator stepped in to silence the deluge of crap mails. Discussions are generally moderated and a certain level of decorum is expected of all involved. While I don't expect debate rules and clear adherence to the rules of logic, I do expect people to at least treat people as they themselves expect to be treated.<br>
<br> If you would like a flood list that isn't concerned with having discussions that's fine. But I can assure you the vast majority of us on this list will want no part of it.<br><br>Regards,<br><br> Matt <br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM, Kris Gesling <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:krisgesling@gmail.com">krisgesling@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
I don't understand how attempting to have a discussion is childish bullshit. I also find it worrying when people are all against censorship until theres a view they dont support. Granted there were like 50 emails around the topic but now everyones had their say all thats left is another 100 about there being too many emails.<br>
<br>If you don't want to read it then don't, I think clicking delete on a couple of emails is much easier and more open than some group of people having to moderate the entire list. How would we elect moderators anyway? It seems that there are some people, myself included, who liked the discussion so if they were allowed to moderate then the 'childish bullshit' would continue.<br>
<br>I really can't believe the shit storm that has grown out of this but maybe its because im used to dealing with hundreds of emails a day already, I just thought this was a normal occurance. I don't see a theory list working as I don't know where to separate ideas, having children in the space for example will have both theoretical and practical implications.<br>
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