I agree and this "Onyango" has now been made so famous since you know the mantra. "All publicity is good publicity". This man is surely not going for the Pope's seat and so might not need the good accolades after all and he will be a good recruit for anyone interested in an internet *** kicker. So lets just ignore a thread we feel dont warrant our time




On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM, Jacob Odada <jacob.odada@gmail.com> wrote:
As much as I understand where you are coming from, controlling new subscriptions is not the way out. That will defeat one of the main purpose of the list. My take is that should a thread get out of hand everyone should just stop contributing to it and ignore it all together.
Whoever is found to be abusive can be given a blackout. Freedom should not be curtailed because of a few.

On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,

So I have been thinking lately, the forum has brought together some of the most brilliant minds in ICT in Kenya and around. Which is all good, but now I think somethings are getting out of control. It has been a useful resource but all this is really getting lost is the myriads of abusive language some threads are taking.

Now the utility is being dimished by some people, or rather I think it is just one person who goes by many alias. To the moderators/administrators of the forum, it is possible to limit email distribution to those subscribed to the list, prevent cross-posting and somehow place some control on new subscriptions? Maybe you can adapt a by invitation only system where by new members will need to be invited by an existing member.

Soon, with the direction the language in this forum is taking, it will become a forum of no value like some other forums I know. Many people are now shying away from contributing for fear of being personally attacked by some characters.

Thanks.

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