NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Administrivia - Personal attacks will not be tolerated on this list
All, As you know, we are entering a phase -- likely lasting indefinitely -- where arguments about the future of the Internet, in terms of "Net Neutrality" and other issues, will be increasingly important, controversial, and political. The stakes are very high -- not only in terms of money but in terms of speech, privacy, and other personal freedoms. It is natural that as these debates intensify, the discussions will at times get heated and emotional. That's fine. But as far as this list is concerned, the public debate will be civil, and personal attacks or language calculated to be disparaging of specific individuals will not be tolerated. Up to now, I have sent some messages through the list that occasionally violated this criteria if I felt that the overall message contained other facets of merit. This will no longer be the case. I will not knowingly clear a message through that contains what I consider to be personal attacks. I will also continue to use other criteria to screen messages in terms of what I feel to be their decorum, relevance, and likely interest to the overall readership. There are many very busy people on this mailing list who want to stay abreast of Net Neutrality and related issues, but really have no interest in "gotcha" technical or other bickering. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with these policies. --Lauren-- NNSquad Moderator