Re: Open Letter to ARN Listserve Moderator/Admin

[elkinsarensburg@comcast.net]

I rarely post to this list, but I read it frequently to learn more about education issues affecting public education.  I'm a parent in a stressed out school district known for heated debates.  Obnoxious remarks like the ones sent to this litserv are typical and while tiresome can be informative.  It's interesting to read the responses to negative voices, especially when non emotional and fact based.  These provide ideas on how to react to people like this out "in real life." However, when it turns into off-topic name calling it degenerate the purpose of the discussion.

So, I guess if we are going to vote for permanant banning of a negative person, I'd vote no.  But, I'd also say that some stricter guidelines on personal and stupid remark attacks should be stressed.  Perhaps there should be temporary banning for those that get out of line and then permanant banning if they don't shape up.


-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Jennifer Parker <jenbie44@hotmail.com> 

> 
> Dear Listserve Moderator/Administrator: 
> 
> Hello. You don't know me and I don't know you. But since I've joined ARN I've 
> read every listserve digest and, therefore, have had the chance to observe your 
> work daily. Or, rather, your lack of work. I know Fair Test has little money 
> and you're probably not paid very much to monitor the listserve, so why work 
> very hard when you're paid so little? I understand. You're like that Wasserman 
> guy who's sitting on his can while his co-workers work hard at handing out 
> bubble sheets. I know. You're an educator and you believe strongly in free 
> speech and informative dialogue so you wouldn't dream of blocking someone's 
> posts. But, please! I implore you! If you see someone who repetitively and 
> habitually takes members' energy and talents away from reforming the American 
> education system and having constructive dialogue regarding reformation, please 
> consider doing just that. It's the right of every blog/listserve moderator to 
> consider and even act on banning someone from their site. 
> 
> Sincerely, 
> Jennifer C. Parker 
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