Re: ADMIN: offensive language (was Re: Japanese iris)
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: ADMIN: offensive language (was Re: Japanese iris)
- From: r* <t*@catskill.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 15:54:38 -0600 (MDT)
Tom Tadfor Little wrote:
>
> Although this thread was begun with a plea to use less offensive language,
> some of the postings have themselves contained phrases that could be deemed
> offensive.
>
> Let's take a little care. Although in ordinary conversation, we may know
> our audience well and trust that words will be taken in the spirit
> intended, it is unwise to make such assumptions on a mailing list of 350+
> subscribers. Also, remember that the list is archived at a pubicly
> accessible web site. What may be humorous to one person may be tasteless or
> downright offensive to someone else. It's best to be cautious and maintain
> decorum.
>
> Regards, Tom.
>
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Thank youfor this, Tom--
I found one of the postings in particular to be very offensive.
rima terra@catskill.net
upstate ny zone 4
