I have been blocked from posting to foundation-l. No explanation has
been given. It is my understanding that when individuals are blocked
from an open list, the list moderator must give some kind of
explanation. In an open discussion forum, it is appropriate to give
this notification openly.
As far as private explanations go, Austin Hair gave only the terse
"see my last post." His post there said nothing about blocking or
moderation. When Austin or one of the other invisible hands there can
openly explain the reasons for the block, and perhaps also identify
who ordered it, then we can get back into dealing with substantive
discussion, and not just playing games.
The simple issue with blocking, just as with the usage or reliance on
private communications to deal with issues on an open project, is that
these modalities run counter to the open philosophy this project was
founded on. I have a great deal of respect for most of the people who
currently deal with those private modalities, and I feel obligated to
correct their continued unprincipled usage.
Regards,
-Stevertigo
PS. Apologies if some feel this message belongs somewhere else, but I
would say the same thing about that same criticism.