On Tue, 9 May 2000 16:08:52 +1 Moya Kneafsey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
This must be the 2nd or 3rd time the list owners have sent a message like this
in the last year. Why not
a. Be specific about which messages you find offensive. Then it could be
discussed on-line and if it was really such a problem the persons concerned
be thrown off the list.
b. Realise that this is a diverse group and a diverse set of opinions is to be
welcomed even if you don't agree with them.
Jon
Jonathan Fairburn
Division of Geography
Mellor Building
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
01782-294015 Direct Line
01782 747167 Fax
01782 294018 Division
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/geography/
> Dear CGF members
>
> In light of recent provocative debates on the CGF, the co-owners
> feel that it is appropriate to remind contributors of the JANET acceptable
> use policy, which specifically regards as unacceptable
> "9.2. the creation or transmission of material which is designed
> or likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety;"
>
> Moreover, the critical geography forum's manifesto states that one of
> the roles of the forum lies in
>
> "enabling communication and debate between geographers in all
> kinds of educational and research institutions, between geographers
> and others in related disciplines, and between academics and the
> wider community"
>
> The moderators feel that "enabling communication" should include
> avoiding undue offence, listening and participating in the debates.
>
> The moderators request that all contributors consider these points when
> composing and posting comments.
>
> Many thanks for your co-operation
>
> Moya Kneafsey, Niall Johnson, Lawrence Berg
> CGF co-owners
>
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