> There are also unaffiliated hangers-on, lurkers, those who wander in by
> accident and wander out as quickly as possible, and probably a couple of
> dozen other categories. I have no evidence that Brodie exerts influence
> on the membership of the list; indeed, for various examples of uncivil
> behavior David McF. has shown a remarkable tolerance of dissent, discord
> and personal attack. You fail to make your case here.
Dissent and discord are encouraged; variation is necessary for
evolution. Personal attacks are tolerated only because I don't know
what else to do.
> Rewards? After one member generally opposed to his ideas expressed
> poverty, Richard offered to send him a free copy of his book.
> Punishments? Your post appeared, and I expect another in reply to this
> reply. The only feasible punishment is expulsion from the list, and I
> haven't seen Richard propose this. David, has Richard attempted to
> influence you regarding list membership?
Nope, not Richard nor anyone else.
-- David McFadzean david@lucifer.com Memetic Engineer http://www.lucifer.com/~david/ Church of Virus http://www.lucifer.com/virus/