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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Michael M who wrote (45263)	3/7/2002 5:51:22 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I have a feeling both may have asked SI to take action Just to keep the record straight, I never asked SI to take any action against Poet or any post of hers.

To: Michael M who wrote (45263)	3/7/2002 5:56:41 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

I can't think of a single reason why any poster should be allowed to muzzle another poster in any way, for any reason outside the TOU. I will be interested in seeing what response you get to this. If any.

To: Michael M who wrote (45263)	3/7/2002 6:11:10 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I think "deals" are stupid- especially when "allegiances" and "friendships" can be of rather short duration here. People who share private information (which they want to remain "secret") with people they do not know are remiss. While it is good to speak out against caddish and boorish behavior, even if the causation for the boorish or caddish behavior may be entangled, I personally think it is nasty to have groups "punishing" people publicly because they do not "like" what other people have done. I think it begins to slide into that enjoyable, and oh so fun, game of "let's pick a designated victim". The forms of this game on SI seem endless. It must be a fun game to play. It is also true that opinions of bad behavior differ. And CH's behavior pales in comparison to other behaviors I have witnessed (IMO only, of course). But naturally opinions will differ on that. It is just too bad people don't feel strong enough to exercise their own consciences individually.

To: Michael M who wrote (45263)	3/7/2002 9:36:10 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I see myself sort of in a parental role. I don't care about justice any longer Michael. I just want QUIET. I don't want to muzzle anyone. I just want them to leave each other alone.....Period. JLA