Re: [ga-abuse] Eric Diekers Suspension Notice

["Patrick Corliss" <patrick@corliss.net>]

Hi Kristy

I like your post - it's well done, thank you.  I'd change the word "several
complaints" to "many complaints" as this is really true (and not just from
me).  I'd also leave out the "concerns" part of the last sentence and even
the whole sentence.

I'm not sure what Harald suggested as proper procedure but I think the
author should sign the announcement on behalf of the List Monitor Committee.
The first sentence of the statement might need to start:

"The List Monitor Committee has determined that Eric  . . . "

Finally,  I am not sure what you are doing with the two paragraphs after you
"k".  I see that they are not part of the official announcement.

Perhaps they could be included in a private email?   Anybody else have any
comments?

Regards
Patrick Corliss

----- Original Message -----
From: Kristy <k@ies.net>
To: <ga-abuse@dnso.org>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 4:53 AM
Subject: [ga-abuse] Eric Diekers Suspension Notice


> If we all agree to this, we'll need to have his privileges removed before
I
> send the message to he and the GA tomorrow morning.
>
> ----------------------------------
> To:  GA & Eric Dierker
> Subject:  Two Week Suspension of Eric Dierker
>
> Eric & All Assembly Members,
>
> Eric Dierker's posting privileges have been suspended for two weeks
> beginning today Friday May 4 until Saturday May 19, 2001.
>
> I am hopeful we agree to the decision made concerning Eric's use of
> language on the lists April 19th and 20th (April 5th & 8th are being
> overlooked since he was a candidate at that time and presumably
> campaigning) as several complaints have been received against Eric's
posts.
>
> If you disagree, please review the rules you agreed to when you signed up
> prior to beginning a discussion.
> [http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/2000.GA-ga-rules.html]
>
> Complaints were received about:
> Message: http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc07/msg01032.html
> Message: http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc07/msg01039.html
> Message: http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc07/msg01046.html
> Message: http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc07/msg01050.html
> Message: http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc07/msg01069.html
>
> After reviewing the complaints and many messages, we discovered the
> reoccurring theme mentioned in the various complaints, which is the
> excessive use of abusive language not relevant to technical discussion.
In
> addition there are many personal attacks, insinuations, and much of the
> commentary lacks clarity and good intention.
>
> I understand Eric has already received a warning for this behavior.  It is
> the practiced policy for him to receive a two week suspension beginning
> today, May 4, 2001.  I look forward to his participation in the group
again
> this May 19th, 2001.
>
> If you have questions/concerns; please let us know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ~~k
>
> Also, in response to questions raised by Eric, there is a committee
> handling complaints.  No one person is burdened with the responsibility of
> making decisions about what is and what is not appropriate language use in
> the DNSO GA lists.  Most of us have never met.
>
> And in response to the complaint received from you, as you wrote, there
was
> a confirmation sent.  This means your plea was received and will be
> resolved as soon as possible.  Unfortunately there were an incredible
> amount of appeals received at that time.  We are volunteers and doing our
> very best.
>
> -----------------------------------
> end
>   Kristy McKee 612.823.2418
>   .W I D G I T A L. project dev.
>
>