Dear Seniors,
 
Recently, a new subscriber, has directed a message to the entire list
where she expressed political views and had a signature with words  -
such as "penis & vagina" in a political or sexual activist context.
 
Now, FISH-ECOLOGY/SEARN/SUNET/SE has been joined by over 600
scientists from 34 countries.
 
I contacted backchannel the susbscriber and told her that "neither
politics nor sexist statements are desired in FISH-ECOLOGY". My view
is that many of the members may be _severely annoyed_ (included
myself) by such topics. I also want to keep discussion issues within
the topics covered by the network (ecology of fish and fisheries and
related topics). SUNET pays manpower (SysOP), hardware and
communications for fisheries ecological exchange.
 
Now, I received a reply of the type: Mind your own biz ... etc.!
I think I have a cow-boy around here and I would thank you for some
advice.
 
    Thank you. Aldo-Pier.