On Oct 25, 2013, at 9:53 AM, ned+ietf(_at_)mauve(_dot_)mrochek(_dot_)com wrote:
the chilling effect of vigilateism is far worse than spam or trolls.
we've been dealing with the latter for decades, and there is little
actual real harm if any. the chilling effect of vigilanteism causes
actual harm and reduces the rich diversity of opinion, culture, and
viewpoint.
I could not agree more. By condoning such measures people are damaging the
diversity they are supposedly trying to support.
Agreed. Not all interests will be met but each should have a voice within an
open and transparent process. It would be a pity to allow censorship or
political propriety to place this process behind hidden barriers.
Regards,
Douglas Otis