A response

[cindysphynx]

Mafalda wrote: 

> It would be nice to hear from every moderator on this.
> 

Uh, OK.  You claim you'd like to hear from another moderator, so this 
is my opinion.

I am of the opinion that Mafalda's grievances fall into a few 
categories:

1.  Personal attacks in pursuit of a vendetta against two people.

2.  Complaints about list policy and how it is or is not formulated, 
which appear not to be founded upon knowledge of how decisions are 
actually made.

3.  Complaints that there are three banned topics, without regard to 
why these topics are banned.

Frankly, I see no reason for any of this to be discussed in OTChatter 
or any of the other boards.  I think Mafalda should contact the Mods 
if he/she has actual ideas about how to improve the boards (assuming 
that improving the boards is his/her goal).

Bottom line:  I joined the Magical Moderators (Penny, John, Neil and 
Amy) because I think they (and the Elves & Geists) run a great 
board.  It's the best board I've ever seen, in fact.  The astonishing 
growth of the list speaks for itself and is further evidence that the 
Mods run it quite well.  I enjoy working with the Mods and plan to do 
whatever I can to keep a very good thing going.  I believe that if 
Mafalda is serious about his/her concerns, he/she ought to call a 
halt to the anonymous attacks and simply contact the Mods.  

I'll be watching my in-box.

Cindy