Re: [Epic] What is acceptable.

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 17:22:42 -0600

Tyler Provick wrote:

> Chris Pinson wrote:
>
> > Dear all,
> >
> > In an effort to resolve the current argument between Dave and myself I would like to suggest the following....
> >
> > Do we, in general, need to determine a code of standards regarding use of this list ???
> >
> > Some people (such as Richard Bright) have disappeared due to this, others clearly don't mind.
> >
> > Everyone knows my opinion on the topic as well as those of Thane and Dave.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------
> >
>
> I don't think we should police ourselves, but what if someone throws together a Q&A about ML Etiquette, like
> proper snipping practises, and reminders that sometimes people sound harsh because you really can't hear them (No
> tone)
>
> I have a few suggestions for this list from experiences from another list. The Heavy Gear Mailing List. That is
> where I learnt most of the etiquette I now know. I think they didn't have many troubles because they're all
> canadian (hehe)
>
> No seriously, it was a mixed group and we did have a problem when me and some other guy got into an arguement
> about Ogre tanks vs. Heavy Gears. It was silly really, I'd never played Ogre and he'd played both Ogre and Heavy
> Gear, so I was way out of line, but he wouldn't stop going on about how a Heavy Gear couldn't touch and Ogre,
> basically he was a powergamer.
>
> Anyway, enough reminiscing. One of the things that the list implemented was a wizard system. Remember a while back
> someone asked a rule question and everyone answered. The poor guy had made a mistake and everyone basically said
> "no, you're wrong" I felt bad for the guy.
>
> Anyway, the way the wizard system works is that someone who knows the rules will answer all rules questions. They
> rotated wizards so everyone that wanted to would have a week of being Grand Hoopah. Of course, if the wizard was
> wrong everyone was free to jump in, it just saved a lot of.
>

Actually, I ignore most simple rules questions because I'm sure they will be answered.

As a closet anarchist in a liberal's clothing, I'd have to say that the "Rules Wizard" idea is ok, but I'd rather do
with a simpler solution that involves self policing;

Don't send mail immediately.

That's it. Set your preferences for send later. That way, if you respond to a "Can rhinos carry 2 landraiders"
question, and you later find someone has already replied, you can erase it without sending it out. It also lets you
write a really hostile flame and delete it later for a more sane response. For instance, I'm sure I've accused Chris
of commiting several henious sex-acts with various implements that deep inside I knew were not only unlikely, but
physiological impossibilities. Thankfully I deleted them and went with more mundane flames.

Thane
Received on Tue May 26 1998 - 23:22:42 UTC