Re: [Phys-L] Phys-l and the scope of content

[Mark Kimball <phydocmarko@gmail.com>]

Hi Dan and John,

As I feared earlier, a thread on Phys-L has turned personal. I don't mind
stepping in to remind people the purpose of the list. While I do think a
lively debate of a political issue should be allowed from time-to-time, I'm
not happy to see attacks become personal. I do worry that too much of this
will cause some to unsubscribe.

Something I can offer is a side mail list where these things can be
discussed ad nauseum. Any thoughts regarding this?

Cheers,
Mark

On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM Daniel MacIsaac <danmacisaac@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hay Mark, my family and I are ok.  I hope the same for you and yours.
> And John and the Denkers.
>
> If we are not going to boot people, then we ignore it I guess.
>
> While plenty of stupid and outlandish stuff has been said this time,
> none of it appeared to me to be directly racist or myogynist, before I
> deleted it
> at pretty high speed.  The direct stuff is what sets me off.  And folk
> might get there yet.
>
> I would point out that booting 1-2 folk only would “fix’ this, but
> maybe I need racist and misogynist acquaintances for immunological
> purposes.
>
>
> Take care,  Dan M
>
>
>
> On Feb 8, 2021, at 16:46, Mark Kimball <phydocmarko@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Dan,
>
> I trust all is well with you and your family.
>
> It appears that Phys-L is descending again into a bit of a discussion
> regarding politics that are outside of physics education or even physics
> itself. I've not formalized my thoughts on if and how much to allow on
> Phys-L. Do you have any thoughts, concerns, or opinion on this topic?
>
> Cheers,
> Mark