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RE: [at-l] list ownership
>
> >Wingfoot and Ryan "own" the physical facilities that make the lists
> >possible.
> >But once they put the list on-line, do they really "own" the list and
> >have the right to control what's said and who can be on them - as long
> >as those who participate abide by the "rules" as set forth in the
> >initial subscription reply - whether or not the "owner" or list-admin
> >agrees with what's said?
>
> A list server is set up for the purpose of *discussion*. If the discussion
> gets out of hand and deteriorates into personal attacks the "owner" of the
> list has a right and even an obligation to tell the offending parties to
> shape up. If that fails it is not inappropriate to summarily remove them
> from the list. This is proper because such attacks are distructive to the
> *discussion* for which the list was established.
>
Aww, Horseshit! Are you saying that the owners of the servers can claim
executive privilege?
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