Mail Archives: djgpp/1997/03/03/13:46:39
(sorry to reply to a reply in order to reply to the original, but somehow
the original article didn't make it to my news server)
> In article <199703022040 DOT PAA22429 AT delorie DOT com>,
> DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com> writes:
> >
> > Is anyone interested in discussing the idea of switching the
> > comp.os.msdos.djgpp newsgroup from "unmoderated" to "retro-moderated"
> > status? Basically, this means that the retro-moderators (chosen by
> > the group) would have the authority to cancel any post for any reason
> > if they feel that such posts are not in line with the group's charter
> > (or if they just feel like it).
> > While the c.o.m.djgpp newsgroup (and corresponding mailing list) has a
> > fairly high quality, There have been a number of lengthy off-topic
> > threads (below) that I personally feel should not have happened on
> > this forum. Switching to retro-moderated would have allowed someone
> > to simply cancel those posts, or re-posted them on the appropriate
> > group, effectively terminating the thread.
> > As for the usual censorship argument, let me remind you all that
> > moderation and retro-moderation don't stop posts, they only stop posts
> > in the wrong groups.
> > DJ
I am personally *highly* in favor of this proposition. I offer my time
and services to this retro-moderation purpose should they be wanted\needed.
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