On Wed, 19 Jun 1996, Ruth Ginzberg <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Dear Jim; > >I don't have as much experience as some of the people on this list, but I have >some. This is my opinion only; others may, and probably do, disagree. Hope >they respond to you also... > >I think that the listowner really sets the tone of the list, and I think >this is how it should be.There is *NO* need for you to put up with things >that you are unwilling to have on your list. > I agree wholeheartedly with Ruth, I've run a list for more than 6 months now and my group always counts on me to step in and take charge when things go amiss, they respect me for it because they know I always try to be fair! Foul language and RELIGOUS talk are as frowned upon equally!! I had a problem with someone starting a religious debate once!! I tell folks to try and act like they would at a school function or something the general public would attend. Repsecting each other is important. IMHO