> ....Nor does it make sense to me to assume that Controlling open
> exchange will somehow generate "better" discussion. (snip)
You are right on target IMO. Moderated lists are not all sweetness and
light. I've seen manipulative, deceptive behavior on a moderated list,
that caused a lot of hurt feelings. Also, moderating a list is a lot of
work! Relatively speaking, Sanet seems fairly civil and polite.
> It mystifies me to have people on a sustainable ag list server
> telling others what to think and threatening to leave because they
> don't like what's being shared or how it's being shared or "voting"
> on how to silence them.
I think the diversity on Sanet is great! Better to vote with your
"delete" key if you think something is not relevant. And if one
disagrees, why not speak up? Better a few hurt feelings than
stultifying conformity!
> .....So long as the warm dark
> seething transformations not starved of light and air.
Just as oxygen promotes health and diversity in the pile, engagement
with and challenge by people unlike oneself, helps prevent ingrown
self-deception and insular goupiness.
Dale
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