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From: olczyk@interaccess.com (Thaddeus L. Olczyk)
Subject: Re: Moderators for life (was: Re: Software landmines)
Date: 1998/09/05
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On Sat, 05 Sep 1998 18:16:50 +0200, Martijn Meijering
<mmeijeri@wi.leidenuniv.nl> wrote:

>Ell wrote:
>> [And what makes this even more bogus, and outrageous is that these
>> moderators have been elected for life.  There is no provision at all
>> for periodic elections.]
>> 
>> Elliott
>
>If I'm not mistaken, the moderation status of a newsgroup can be changed
>after a properly conducted vote. So if we don't do our job properly, you
>can kick us out that way. Besides, if the majority or even a significant
>minority of particpants and readers of the newsgroup wanted me to quit,
>I would. I think that is how the other proposed moderators feel as well.
>
>Regards,
>
>Martijn
>

I've suggestred that we consider possible changes to th charter of the
group after six months. The six month experience would show us things
that  need "fine tuning". After that a review every 2 years or so
would be a good idea.