Re: [OT] The last word on this from me

*ding*

That's the sound of someone getting highlighted in my message display.

Derek Fulton wrote:

> G'Day
>
> I know this may seem a little worn by now by that's the downside of 
> being indifferent hemispheres.
>
> OK, my request to boot John off the list may have been the extreme 
> reaction but John is a grown up and as Dawgie pointed out this list 
> should a place for civil discussions. John's consistent behaviour on 
> list indicates to me that he does indeed know how to behave, but 
> chooses not to.
>
> To me the behaviour of the "school yard bully" is not acceptable, 
> arguments regarding censorship, free speech, etc don't apply here, 
> it's that simple. Irme or anyone else has the right to post his 
> opinions to the list, provided he does so in a civil manner and John 
> has the right of reply. What John doesn't have is the right to abuse 
> people on the list simply because he disagrees.
>
> As for what is or isn't on topic, Tom is right. All good 
> science-fiction is based on what we know or find familiar, David 
> Weber's "Honor Harrington" series is a obvious example or David 
> Drakes's "Igniting The Reaches" (inspired by Sir Francis Drake's 
> travels). Both are science fiction both have their roots in history 
> and historical fiction.
>
> So if Alan, Ryan and company want to discuss the Japanese tanks that's

> fine with me, I'll listen and learn something. I might even get an 
> idea for a game or rule.
>
> Cheers
>
> Derek
>
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