[HPFGU-OTChatter] Oh, That Rush! He's Such A *Kidder!*

[Amanda Geist]

ME:

> First off. As a list admin, I believe that this thread is too political.
> This is not a subject where discussion will engender *any* compromise or
> meeting of the minds. It is simply divisive.

It has been pointed out to me that the above could be construed as meaning
that I speak for the admin team and imply that politics is a banned topic.

Clarification: Politics isn't a banned topic. What I meant was: as someone
who has the responsibility for overseeing tone and behavior on this list,
this particular issue, being political and emotionally charged, has
*fabulous* potential to get uncivil; from that position, it would be
something I'd watch simply on the grounds of subject matter, because of that
potential.

This is an issue, like Bush, politics, and all the other formerly-banned
topics, where people feel what they feel and discussion is generally not
productive. Posts on these types of topics tend to be a lot of "well, this
is what *I* think"--lots of putting opinions forward, lots of not being
willing to be persuaded, precious little compromise, lots of flame
potential.

So. Duly clarified. Joy, take me off your shit list now.

~Amanda