> > On Feb 22, 2010, at 2:43 PM, Vitaliy wrote: > >> #4 They could read anything on the PIClist and not get upset. >> They could choose to ignore anything they considered a >> waste of time. They would not have to be protected by >> "nanny" moderators because ..... see #1 >> They could differentiate between useful information and >> ad hominems. They might even exceed fish self-awareness >> by recognizing the water they swim in. > > Unfortunately we are neither angels, nor governed by angels. > > Moderation is a necessary evil. I would like to believe that practicing evil is never a good idea. Of course, having said that , I fail in my efforts often. Moderation is a mistake more often than not. Gus -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist