RussellMc wrote:
> But on some lists the admins never respond to criticism, never
> explain, never justify - they just kneecap.
> It seems to work effectively, as you don't hear from the kneecapped as
> their screams of rage are suppressed.

Yes, shipping off anyone with subversive thoughts to Siberia has been tried
and found to work for a while.  But you also get a lot of unsatisfied
subjects ready to pounce on you the moment they see a opportunity, or strive
to leave as quicly as possible.  Eventually the system collapses rather
spectacularly.  This has also been found to be true from experience.

>> The power must also be checked, otherwise the cops will
>> quickly start abusing it and hitting you over the head with a baton.
>
> Must?

Yes I think so, since this system has no mandate or consent from the
governed.  As far as us peons groveling in the dirt can tell, the system of
succession of PIClist admins is based on a farcical aquatic ritual envolving
unnatural acts with a sword and a stone or something.  Without a mandate and
the implied consensus that goes with it, you have to tread extra lightly.
Unless of course you resort to as described above.


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