Yes, I have to agree, some good points were made.

> My original comment was addressed to Andrew, not Olin. I know Olin consid=
ers
> his style acceptable, so we agree to disagree. He is a much nicer person,=
 in
> person.
>
> Admins are not royalty, nor are they prison guards. Admins are police
> officers, meaning they're public servants with special powers. With power
> comes responsibility, for example you have to be more polite/patient than
> the average citizen. The power must also be checked, otherwise the cops w=
ill
> quickly start abusing it and hitting you over the head with a baton.
>
>> Admins are most effective when
>> they never need to do anything and can be seen as a lurking power -
>> benevolent or malevolent as you see fit to perceive them.
>
> Yes. Paine would say, "that government is best which governs least."
>
>
>> By getting
>> in the face of an individual admin onlist you pose an unnecessary
>> personally based =A0challenge to the admins effectiveness overall.
>
> The admin got *in my face*, first -- and he did it publicly.
>
>
>> Failure of admins to respond appropriately to such a challenge or to
>> show solidarity makes admins look weak and powerless and reduces their
>> effectiveness*. Responding appropriately would not be appreciated by
>> you. Please throw down such gauntlets offlist. By all means send
>> material to piclist-owner@mit.edu as desired - repeatedly if deemed
>> necessary.
>
> Do you really want the PICList to be a "Harmonious Society"? :)
>
> Sorry, but allowing the admins to save face is not at the top of my prior=
ity
> list. You guys need to deal with the problem, instead you continue to swe=
ep
> it under the rug.

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