[wplug-plan] Re: [wplug] read my lips: no new guidelines

[Robert Dale]

On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Beth Lynn wrote:

> As I see it, the problem that people had with
> my trying to set a guideline breaks into two
> parts.
> 
> #1 I have no authority to make a decision of
> that will effect WPLUG. The board of WPLUG is
> the only governing body of WPLUG in which I am
> not a member. I know I am not a member of the
> board because the board did not decide that I
> should be.

Right, but that doesn't stop you from making guidelines for
rooms at CMU for which you are responsible.  Whatever rules
and regulations you see fit to place on those rooms, wplug
would have to abide by them.

On a side note, I agree with everyone who thinks you should
be on the board.


> #2 [c]ensorship is bad.
[...]

Censorship needs a context to be in before it can be judged good or bad.
I think the government shouldn't censor its citizens.  But, parents should
censor for their children and organizations should make sure that all
material is appropriate.

On CMU's side, you have obligations to CMU to follow their guidelines.
Since you're the responsible person for the room, it's your prerogative
to set any guidelines for that room.

On wplug's side, I think we have a responsibility to make sure all material
is appropriate.  We've relied on commonsense in the past, and I think it
has worked well.  However, we must of course obey the guidelines of the room
first.

[...]

In closing, I think you have extrapolated a few untrue facts.
I can't recall anyone saying no one wants you to do the job that
you're doing.  I think most people would agree you're doing
an excellent job of keeping the meetings together and appreciate
that.  But, if you need someone else to help with some or all
of the tasks, just ask around.  I'm sure someone will step up
and help.

-- 
Robert Dale

wplug member since 1998