[WikiEN-l] drama and incivility

[Majorly]

On 28/08/07, Aude <audevivere at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Some messages that come through this mailing list, such as the recent NY
> Times article on BLP issues, are good to receive.  I like being informed
> about such matters relevant to Wikipedia.  Others like all "Go away, you
> trolling fuckwit." have no place on the mailing list.   Am I the only one
> here annoyed with such messages?  Why can't we be more cordial and polite
> towards one another?  It's gotten to the point where I may unsubscribe.
>
> The drama here, along with AN/I and other places is souring my opinion
> about
> contributing to Wikipedia.  Why bother anymore?  I still like the ideals
> behind the project and wish to continue, but would really like it if we
> can
> please tone down the drama and be more civil and cordial towards one
> another?  If people can't control themselves, then maybe this list could
> use
> moderation.  Though if the moderator is engaging such language, that's not
> good.
>
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I second this. I read every post normally, and some, from what are supposed
to be our most respected editors, are plain nasty.

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Alex (Majorly)