[pp.int.general] FORMAL COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATION/MODERATION OF PPI MAILING LISTS

[valio at visionsinteractive.ch]

I would opt as well for an open, but moderated new list with different  
rules setup from the beginning, for those that prefer to avoid  
flamewars and insults.

I think there should be a place for free troll and flamewar speech;  
trying to argue who and who isn't a troll i.e. should be kicked out is  
often like arguing who and who isn't a pirate.

There were discussions in the past without almost any rules. I  
consider it difficult if not arbitrary to setup rules just like so. If  
rules are setup IMO it either should be decided by the list owner or  
in a sufficiently democratised process. Either one is not easily  
attainable; especially if contrasted with the possibility of setting  
up a new list.

Furthermore I'd like to note, that for international coordinators and  
leaders already exists an internal ML setup by PPI itself.
And of course in most jurisdictions you usually also have the  
possibility to sue people that insult you or provide a platform for  
that; just in case you think it gets really unacceptable for you.  
That's the easy way. Given you are already certain someone wants to  
troll, insult or flame you without any honest intention, why argue  
with them? After all you're likely a digital native and should know  
better what works and what not.

-pat