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Pastimes : and there was no one left to speak for me
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To: marcos who wrote (70)9/16/1998 6:44:00 PM
From: Yorikke  Read Replies (1) of 276
 
Marcos,

I regard EC as a friend. I have spoken up for him in the past and did so again this time.

However,

Each thread establishes its own rules and operating procedures. Many of the mining threads are free for alls in terms of what is acceptable and what is not. The GPM has always seemed to be to be more of an information thread with discussion limited to direct comment on specific technical points.

EC didn't just break the rules, he trod upon them. And like his other 'violent' excursions onto foreign threads he has received significant backlash. When he was escorted off of the PFG thread it was for much the same thing. I forget what he called the Web Mistress, but it was interesting.

A right to free speech is not a right to destroy. I believe we are dealing with one group's attempt to maintain a method of discussion against a force not at all interested in the established rules. If he feels the way he does he can say that stuff on his own thread and reference it on the gold thread. People who sing in the library are asked to leave, that doesn't mean they can not sing.

EC brought this on himself. We have defended him. He is facing a suspension rather than expulsion. I'll be glad to see him back. But if he comes back on the gold tread I do wish he'd try and follow the rules. If he wants to sing....he has his own thread.

And if INFO_DART and others contributed to the change in the terms of his departure.....suspension rather than expulsion, I offer them sincere thanks. EC is not a racist. I didn't read that in his post. But I have been reading him for a long time. I don't contest anyones opinion on the matter. I am just thankful this has been brought to a less drastic conclusion.

regards,

mnmuench
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