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[internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org (Steven Champeon)]

on Mon, Feb 03, 2003 at 01:21:11PM -0500, Robert wrote:
> Not to belabor the point or to insult anyone, but you are making
> assumptions based on your own personal preferences as to what the rest of
> the group would find beneficial. If you do this you impose your will on
> others and the list ceases to be a democratic exchange of ideas. What
> you think is not of interest or relevant may not apply to the next
> person.
> 
> Personally I don't think someone should tell someone else on the list
> to fuck off because they disagree with them, but they have a right to
> do so and even though I find it repugnant, I'll still support their
> right to do so.
> 
> This is happening on a much larger scale in our society where the few
> feel they can impose their will on the many and we are losing many
> freedoms in the process. If you disagree with someone you can ignore
> them, or tell them why you disagree, but telling them to shut up or
> please stop or that their discussion is utterly useless and pointless
> serves no one except for yourself.

My God, you're right. 

*plonk*

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