[Reader-list] Lists and assaults

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On 9/8/07, Rana Dasgupta <rana at ranadasgupta.com> wrote:
> It's been an interesting few weeks on this list.  Some might say "We've
> never had it so good" - since there have been far more posts, with far
> more responses, than usual.
>
> Others might feel that this has been the Reader-list's lowest ever point
> - its usual solemn tone and good opinions giving way to a running
> sit-com of ad feminam assaults.
>
> Given the seriousness of some of the issues at stake, and the enormous
> gulfs of understanding between some of the contributors, I have to say
> I've admired the restraint of many of the writers on the list.  People
> have held themselves back from expressing outright disgust, or from
> violent attacks.
>
> It seems that there's a sense that one can't say just anything.  Or if
> one did, it would erode the fabric of the list.  People have to balance
> their own irritation or repugnance with a desire to uphold the
> hospitality and vitality of the list.
>
> I think this says something very positive about the culture of a list.
>
>
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