[PyrNet-L] Re: PYRNET ADMIN THREAD

[Charlotte & Jack Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

Dear List Members,

We, too, would like to apologize for the recent unpleasant messages on
the list.  When we first set up this list, we envisioned an informal,
friendly way to exchange stories and information about our beloved
breed.  None of the owners were in a position to spend the time
necessary to monitor or censor the list. Consequently, we did not find
out about the recent messages with their unfair  personal attacks on
respected members of the Great Pyrenees world until we received a
telephone call.  We were appalled.

Our first thought is that we can no longer have an un-monitored list.  
Next we wondered if we should screen people who want to join the list,
or maybe we should shut the list down all together. We get so much
enjoyment, loyalty, love and affection from our wonderful Pyrs and all
the good friends we have met through them that it is hard to believe
that anyone owning one of this wonderful breed could harbor so much hate
for others that they would be willing to write such a vicious public
message as the one received from "Sally".  We would hope that this list
can continue to be a positive force for Great Pyrenees owners and
prospective owners. If not, maybe we ahould close down the list.

Sincerely,

Jack & Charlotte Perry

  that Maureen & Dave Simon wrote:
> 
> DEAR PYRNET,
> 
> As "co-owners" of this list, we were contacted to put a stop to the recent
> "GPCA Membership" thread. We have *never* censored this list, and believe that
> such freedom is one of the list's strong points. As for unpopular or
> controversial ideas that may surface from time to time, our general policy is
> that 'sunshine is the best disinfectant'.
> 
> We expected the thread to burn itself out quickly, and it appearntly had. We
> disagreed with those who complained that the thread itself had no buisness
> being on the list at all, and that it had no relevance to the majority of Pry
> owners. As the Breeders, Sellers, and Rescuers of so many our Pyrs,
> likely including the one that is your companion right now, a discussion
> about the ethical standards of the GPCA should be relevant to all.
> 
> BUT THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL ATTACKS of the type just posted by "Sally".
> "Sally" has been removed from posting rights.
> Any future posters that look to defame, threaten, & attack others will receive
> the same treatment.
> Should this continue, we will be forced to pre-screen all incoming mail.
> 
> Apologies to all innocent bystanders.
> 
> Dave & Maureen Simon
> msimon@ ptd.net
> 
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