From:	David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject:	Re: [GridSec] Running to GridSec
Date:	Tue, 5 May 1998 08:04:38 -0600

Erik Jameson wrote:
/
/ At 04:05 PM 5/1/98 EDT, you wrote:
/
/ >Get used to it. It was a similar frustration that led to my post using
/ >the word "Gestapo". The only thing I can think that could help is that
/ >every time you see a post you don't like is report it to GridSec. Perhaps
/ >things would be a little more even handed.
/
/ I don't want to do that and I doubt GridSec would appreciate it either.

Here I go again :)

<GridSec>

Our responsibilities extend towards helping the Admin monitor the
list, and point out when a policy is being violated and how to post
correctly per the FAQ, and to help list members (new and experienced)
who are having list related problems.

Keep in mind that if we notify you of a FAQ violation we aren't out
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If you have a list problem (can't unsubscribe, can't set NOMAIL, etc)
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As for policing the list members: We are not babysitters, we aren't
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If an off-topic thread is still going after 24 hours we have the
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threads are to last no more than 24 hours, actual Admin policy has
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This has been the case throughout my three year tenure on the list.
If you want this policy to be followed rigorously let us know. I for
one would prefer a list that has some leeway when it comes to fun
and/or interesting OT posts/threads. But I will bow down to the
preferences of the list majority.

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If you feel that we are not doing our job let us know. I would
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Finally, we are *not* responsible for mediating personal issues
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they respond negatively than that's their problem. Add them to your
killfile and get on with your life.

</GridSec>

-David
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