His banishment is a symptom of a larger problem. The PICList has too much=20 sensorship and abuse of power, and too little transparency. I think what I hate the most, is the KGB-style, behind-the-scenes actions=20 taken by the admins. A less tyrannical PICList alternative doesn't sound like such a bad idea. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 11:46 Subject: RE: [OT] A modest proposal .... the OLIN list > > I didn't even realize he was gone. I think he should be brought back > too. He and I don't always see eye > to eye. But his knowledge is worth my than pride AFAIC. > > Regards, > > Jim > >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: RE: [OT] A modest proposal .... the OLIN list >> From: "Steve Smith" >> Date: Mon, June 27, 2011 1:19 pm >> To: "'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.'" >> >> >> I support this as a reasonable view. Ok I have fallen foul and been=20 >> Olinated >> more than once he doesn't tolerate fools and should really be kept away= =20 >> from >> newb's. But..... He is a mine of knowledge and there is a very thin line >> between genius and insanity, maybe his abrupt way is just the toe dippin= g >> into the waters of on the other side... >> >> Bring him back I think he has more positives then negitives.. >> >> Steve >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf= =20 >> Of >> YES NOPE9 >> Sent: 27 June 2011 19:02 >> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >> Subject: [OT] A modest proposal .... the OLIN list >> >> Okay don't read this posting if you hate 99puppetgus or OLIN. >> >> >> There could be a separate list that interacted with the PIClist through >> sophisticated PC filters and minority feel good filters and all that goo= d >> stuff ..... >> The OLIN list would be for people who appreciate the brilliance of OLIN = ( >> and his ilk ) , the great technical contributions and don't go crying to >> mama when they are called an "insanely stupid moron". >> Some may call this trolling ..... I think is a shame we can't do=20 >> something >> like this. .... and okay I miss OLIN. >> 99guspuppet >> --=20 >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> >> --=20 >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist=20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .