How to Handle Flames on LM_NET

["Peter G. Milbury" <pmilbury@eryx.syr.edu>]

Hello LM_NET Colleagues,

   We have now had our very _first_ flame on LM_NET, after more than two
years of existence, and over 2,000 subscribers.

   LM_NET's First (unwritten) Rule for Flames:  Do _not_ respond to flames
with related messages to the entire group!  The LM_NET Hospitality
Committee and the LM_NET owners will contact respond with a message
directly to the flamer. You may also write the flamer directly as well,
but please do not respond publicly.  It is a waste of time.

              LM_NET Etiquette Tip of the Day (#8):

  When sending messages to LM_NET, please keep the following suggestion
in mind.*  It will help keep the group user-friendly for everyone.

>
> 8.. Flames: a "flame" is an emotionally charged posting, and
>     is often directed at someone.  LM_NET doesn't tolerate flames.
>

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*From:  List Etiquette for LM_NET

Thank you,

Mike Eisenberg and Peter Milbury, LM_NET Co-owners