I think it's pretty silly that we must behave as robots and sit on
professionalism 24/7 here, but I ALSO see the reasons why it must be that
way.
I mention this before http://www.forumco.com/rollins/default.asp I have set
up for similar discussions and also have sections specifically for "banter".
Obviously I can't see the CEO of auDA joining or the CEO of any company
really, but for the others, it should be a pretty good place to pick up the
same talks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Keys" <rod&#167;ddns.com.au>
To: <dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: [DNS] DNS List


> I vote for option 3
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Disspain" <ceo&#167;auda.org.au>
> To: <dns&#167;auda.org.au>
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 11:00 AM
> Subject: [DNS] DNS List
>
>
> > Yesterday afternoon several 'contributors' to this list were removed
> > from the list. You'll all guess who they were and why they were removed.
> > It now transpires that at least one of them by his own admission, 'has
> > no interest in the DNS, doesn't know what anyone is talking about, and
> > was only on the list because he was asked to join to stir up trouble and
> > "have some fun"'.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have received legal advice that auDA could be liable for comments made
> > by participants on the list as it is technically auDA that publishes the
> > list. This is of some concern given the sort of contributions we have
> > all experienced over the last few weeks. I am not prepared to put auDA
> > at risk in this way.
> >
> >
> >
> > As I see it, these are the alternatives:-
> >
> >
> >
> > 1. Have the list moderated either by checking contributions before
> > they are posted or in some other way such as limiting the number of
> > posts per day for those who appear to be abusing the list.
> > 2. Introduce some new rules for the list, the breach of which would
> > lead to removal. These might include things such as no pseudonyms, no
> > fake email addresses, no personal attacks etc. These rules would be
> > included on the application form and the submission of the form would
> > oblige the member to abide by the rules. The form would also need to
> > include an indemnity to auDA against any liability arising from comments
> > made on the list. All current participants would need to complete a form
> > as well as new ones.
> >
> > 3.       Cut the DNS List loose by providing a couple of weeks warning
> > that we will cease to host and thus allowing someone else to pick up the
> > responsibility if they want. Meanwhile, we would set up a new auDA
> > discussion list open to auDA members, registry, registrar and
> > re-sellers.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ultimately, whilst auDA facilitates this list and is legally responsible
> > for it, it is provided for the benefit of subscribers and so I would
> > welcome your considered input on the above and any constructive
> > alternative solutions you can come up with.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Chris Disspain
> >
> > CEO - auDA
> >
> >  <mailto:ceo&#167;auda.org.au> ceo§auda.org.au
> >
> >  <http://www.auda.org.au> www.auda.org.au
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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