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Van: "Linda J Herman" <[log in to unmask]> Aan: <[log in to unmask]> Verzonden: dinsdag 25 september 2001 12:40 Onderwerp: What is the Parkinsn list Hi Linda & all, >>> I am asking you to reconsider your decision and open the list to discussion about the tragedy and its aftermath. I think having this outlet would be important to many list members. <<< I agree with John Cottingham that it was time to get "back to business", just as Bush also suggested. The discussion about the WTC tragedy had IMO in some posts a growing tendency to become more hostile, etc. than acceptable. There may have been a risk of another list-war, as can easily arise -as we know from experience- on this list, certainly since emotions were (understandably) very strong considering the tragic subject. >>> I would add though that responses to postings that include any flaming, or hostile comments about individuals or groups should not be tolerated. I understand this may be diffficult for you to monitor, but perhaps by appealing to list members for some self-control and self-monitoring it could be workable. <<< Appealing upon the self-control of list-members didn't have much success in the past. That's where the list-owner takes responsibility, not an easy task, to choose the moment when to guide the members somewhat back into the original direction of the list. Members of PARKINSN are of course welcome to join Sparkle and discuss the WTC tragedy as much as one wants, as long as one keeps in mind that flaming and other hostile comments are also not tolerated on Sparkle. Those interested can join Sparkle by sending a (blank) email to [log in to unmask] Hans. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn