Billy Pettit real disappointment

[Jay West]

Rod wrote....
> As to the on/off topic issue. I don't see any problem with comparing and
> contrasting the old with the current.
Nor do I. However, it is my place to set & enforce boundaries, mostly to 
keep things from getting out of hand.

> If one topic arises out of another and is of interest to others on the
> list and gets a response so be it. If there is no response then the silent 
> majority have voted.
To an extent, you're absolutely right. However, see the above.

>  I am concerned that difference between moderation and censorship could, 
> at
> some time in the future, (present situation excepted) become less
> distinct.
If you ever feel that it does, please see http://www.list.org/ or 
http://www.greatcircle.com/majordomo/

I try to keep an even hand and keep things from getting to a point where 
people complain to me (both privately and publicly). When things get out of 
hand it increases my workload dramatically which I generally don't 
appreciate. That has a funny way of tainting ones mood.

Jay West