Hello Bob,

 LL>> It is time for somebody to turn the lights out.

 LL>> Unless Bob Klahn objects.

 LL>> Which he won't.

 BK> The Debate echo means something to me. As does Fidonet in
 BK> general.

Then be part of it by participating!  Invite others to join in!
Stir the pot, and create your own pot of gumbo!

 BK> It used to be a great place to have discussions. It has declined
 BK> drastically, with the loss of most of the people willing to
 BK> discuss without attacking.

And who's fault is that?  Your lack of participation is part
of the reason why this echo lost its luster.  I am not saying
that is your fault, as like anybody else you do have a life.
But things could have been handled differently, and should
have.

 BK> It used to be we would even talk about our families in here, with
 BK> people we disagreed with vehemently. Now talking about them makes
 BK> them subject to personal attack.

Again, who's fault is that?  You chose to allow a small group
of bullies have their way.  And now you are making friends with
the same group of bullies who did it to you then so that you
can say you are the "moderator" of an echo you cannot control?
A moderator does not control an echo, Bob.  That is beyond the
control of anyone.

 BK> So, I am keeping the echo open, check in once in a while, but
 BK> there is very little worth doing in Fidonet anymore.

I am the official moderator of the Debate echo.  The origin of
this version is 2:203/2 - which means you are shit out of luck.

But don't feel bad.  You have the distinct honor of joining
Peter Bradie as Moderator Emeritus.

--Lee Lofaso - Moderator - Debate Echo ...

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