On 26 Feb 2003, at 10:57, Good, Donald wrote:

>But it is also reasonable to assume (and demand) that List
>Owners are an experienced professional group capable of understanding and
>following site policy requirements.

I agree with your posting in principle, but let's at least acknowledge
that before the Internet became dominated by corporate suits, there was
an educational domain.  Our owners can bequeath their lists to Bozo the
Clown if they want to, and we have essentially zero authority over them
for various reasons (eg: their personal freedom, our evading liability by
second guessing them).  The vast majority will cooperate because they
are nice people.  Some are nice people who will do the exact opposite of
what we want just on principle.  A select few, very few, are just bastards
and/or idiots.  Welcome to the Bitnet legacy.
                                                   -Kary