The suggestions on posting policies and dumping offenders
are all good, but it seems to me that the best solution
is to moderate the list.  I know it takes time, and can
slow down the discussion, but it is the best (only?) way
to guarantee a clean, focused discussion.
 
-- Martin   ($.02 poorer)
 
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