[ga-abuse] M1 against Russ Smith

[Alexander Svensson <svensson@icannchannel.de>]

M1: Alexander Svensson
Against: Russ Smith ("admin"), admin@consumer.net
Complainants:  William S. Lovell, wsl@cerebalaw.com
Complainant Comments: "Such name calling ("liar") and
use of language should not be permitted."
Date:  11-Aug-01
Messages:
[1] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00334.html
[2] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00341.html
[3] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00374.html
[4] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00363.html

Grounds: Personal attack, insults, offensive language
Recommendation:

M1 Comment:
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I would differentiate between [1]/[2] and [3]/[4]

[1] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00334.html
> You are lying.  It is unbelievable that you are blatantly lying like
> this on this list.

[2] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00341.html
> Why are you reposting information that you know to be false?
>
> Why don't you try posting the truth?
>
> You are such an unbelivable liar and a fraud.

[1] and [2] accuse Stuart Lynn in strong words of deliberately
posting untruthful information. These two postings constitute
inappropriate personal attacks.


[3] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00374.html
>>A Watchdog Committee has been formed to police the nomination process
> to
> help detect and cure
>> any instances of fraudulent activity in connection with the nomination
> process.
>
>>     The members to the Watchdog Committee in 2001 election are:
>>          Roberto Gaetano
>>         Harald Alvestrand
>>          Kent Crispin
>>          Dany Vandromme
>>          Alexander Svensson
>>          Izumi Aizu
>
> So where do report fraud in the chossing of the watchdog  committee???
>
> Hey, i think I will go drive around the beltway a few times as it is
> more constructive than this BS.

[4]
http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00363.html
>>Damn fine question!!
>
> You see that doesn't matter.  I don't bow down before the greatness of
> the
> ICANN staff and kiss their asses.  They then use that as an excuse not
> to
> answer, ignore the question, etc.  The content of the question does not
> matter, it is who asked it.  Of course this type of activity violates
> the
> agreements ICANN has with DOC to operate in an open and transparent
> manner.
> I treat ICANN staff the same way they treat individual domain holders
> and
> they don't seem to like it.  I suggest they quit if they don't like it.

The content of [3] and [4] is not objectionable, but the
language is: The Merriam-Webster online dictionary calls
both "BS" and "(to) kiss ass" vulgar. However, personal
attacks are more serious.


So here's my proposed warning:
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Dear Russ,

The list monitors for the General Assembly (GA) of the DNSO
have issued this warning to you concerning complaints received
about the following posts:

[1] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00334.html
[2] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00341.html
[3] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00374.html
[4] http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc08/msg00363.html

In postings [1] and [2] you have accused the recipient
(Stuart Lynn) in strong words of deliberately posting
untruthful information. ("You are lying.  It is unbelievable
that you are blatantly lying like this on this list.", "You
are such an unbelivable liar and a fraud.) These two postings
constitute inappropriate personal attacks.

According to the rules for participation in the GA of the DNSO
  http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/2000.GA-ga-rules.html
the messages must observe a minimum of decorum, including:
  - Not indulging in personal attacks, insults or slander
  - Not using offensive language

If this happens again, the practiced policy of the GA is to
grant a two week suspension of your posting privileges.

Please also keep clear of vulgar expressions such as the
ones used in [3] ("this BS") and [4] ("kiss their asses").
Thanks!

Best regards,
[Kristy or Alexander for the list monitors]

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