[arin-discuss] Restricting postings to one per day and threeper week

[Bill Darte]

Speaking for myself, I agree with Gary's message.

It is far more appropriate to have the community attempt to modulate nuisance posts than for ARIN seeming to stifle expression.
Not always successful and painful at times when some few try to dominate or refuse to cede when their message has been conveyed over and over and can't see the condition of the proverbial horse.

The ARIN AUP for this list is as follows:
    *  All correspondence must relate specifically to IP policy issues or ARIN business. Postings not directly related to these topics are prohibited.
    * Independent issues not affecting the larger IP community are not appropriate unless ARIN-specific, nor are comments of a personal nature.
    * Use or distribution of others' comments for any purpose other than to discuss relevant issues pertaining to IP policies is not permissible.
    * Any unprofessional or confrontational comments showing a lack of respect, such as using foul or abusive language or attacking someone's character, will not be tolerated.
    * Overuse of the privilege, flooding of e-mail messages, forwarding of bulk e-mail, or any other form of spamming is strictly prohibited.
    * Marketing of products or advertising of any kind, whether for business or employment purposes, is not allowed.
    * The promotion of political views is not appropriate.
    * Attempts to obtain e-mail addresses for any purpose other than for which the list was designed is prohibited.

I think the AUP might expresses the general notion that posters should consolidate their ideas, express them concisely, render evidence or examples when sending messages that are complicated or controversial, and limiting their impulse to repeat themselves, would all be good additions.  It should go without saying that personal attacks or name calling and slanderous accusations are out of place here as well as all decent places for frank and constructive discussion.

Bill Darte
Washington University in St. Louis



-----Original Message-----
From: arin-discuss-bounces at arin.net on behalf of Gary.Allmond at do.treas.gov
Sent: Fri 11/9/2007 5:01 AM
To: arin-discuss at arin.net
Subject: Re: [arin-discuss] Restricting postings to one per day and threeper	week
 
Though I really don't care for the number of postings at times, I think
that an arbitrary limit is not a good thing. This list server is a way
that we are able to share our opinions, rebut, as well as to defend
ourselves and our comments.

If we restrict the number of postings, a person may make a comment, then
he/she is open to public comments, both good and bad, without the
ability to defend themselves.

I am not a fan for some postings, but our society is built on the
ability to express ourselves.

-----Original Message-----
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michael.dillon at bt.com
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 4:26 AM
To: arin-discuss at arin.net
Subject: [arin-discuss] Restricting postings to one per day and three
per week


How many list members would be in favor of a policy, enforced by
software, which restricts anyone from posting to ARIN-discuss more than
once per day, with a further maximum of 3 postings per week?

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