Subj : Re: "Packet Type 2 Compatible Formats" (
To : Nick Andre
From : Dan Clough
Date : Sat Feb 13 2021 08:07 pm
-=> Nick Andre wrote to Dan Clough <=-
DC> Probably true as well. But that doesn't change the rules in here. If a
DC> person is that worried about their real name showing up, they shouldn't
DC> post at all. The rules apply to everyone, not just the non-paranoid
DC> ones. He shouldn't be allowed to post here with that name.
NA> Echo mods can't really enforce rules anymore, due to the
NA> now-common meshing topology in place where many systems peer with
NA> many others for an Echomail area. At least one-third of all
NA> systems connecting here are redundant feeds. A moderator kinda
NA> needs to hope and pray that a system distributing an area honours
NA> whatever request is made. Feed cuts are almost impossible. This
NA> kindof explains why Lefaso gets away with murder, Oli is just as
NA> pretentious as Bono and Vague "is" vague.
Yes, I understand about the difficulty with enforcement. Seems like
somebody (moderator) could at least *SAY* something to obvious rules
violators such as this guy "Oli", though.
NA> We do have somewhat of a last kick-at-the-can of Echomail
NA> "control" known as an Elist where one can list a moderator,
NA> rules, real names or not, etc. with a central system but I do not
NA> see how its practically enforceable.
There apparently is not a rules file for this echo, unfortunately.
... All hope abandon, ye who enter messages here.
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