permaculture

[Rain Tenaqiya <raincascadia@yahoo.com>]

As for any other permaculture creation, we could use permaculture design 
strategies to come up with an etiquette for the list.  Most of us have 
already done a lot of observation.  But first we need to figure out what our 
goals for the list are, and this will give us some parameters for how to 
conduct ourselves on the list.
   
  If our goals include having as many people on the list as possible and 
encouraging the maximum flow of ideas related to permaculture, then I would 
say we should treat everyone with respect, while encouraging heated debate 
and the expression of diverse opinions.  Personal attacks will only scare 
people off the list and suppress opinions and debate.  Ongoing personal 
attacks and fighting on the list detract from our goals and are a waste of 
list space, in my opinion.  When I want to get personal with someone on the 
list, I always try to do it off the list in private emails.
   
  While some may enjoy and learn from personal attacks and disrespectful 
dialogue, this behavior drives many away and most people probably do not 
learn to benefit from it.  Therefore, I feel it is inappropriate for this 
permaculture venue, which seems to be the main permaculture listserv.  Those 
who glorify such behavior might consider forming their own list, where they 
can be as rude as possible.  This one is too valuable.
   
  That's what I have to say,
   
  Rain

                
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