Subj : Re: "Packet Type 2 Compatible Formats" (
To   : Nick Andre
From : Dan Clough
Date : Sat Feb 13 2021 20:07:00

-=> 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.



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