[ga-rules] RE: [ga] bringing the rules into the 21st century

["Dassa" <dassa@dhs.org>]

|> -----Original Message-----
|> From: owner-ga-full@dnso.org On Behalf Of Eric Dierker
|> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 2:39 PM
|> To: ga@dnso.org
|> Subject: [ga] bringing the rules into the 21st century
|>
|>
|> GA-Rules sublists had my proposal several days ago and there has been
|> not direct opposition to it.  The proposal suggests amending our rules
|> to formally acknowledge the sub lists.  It also modifies the powers of
|> the monitors and shifts responsibility for banning to the chair.

I disagree with the Chair assuming this responsibility at the present time.
One of the reasons for the Monitor system being set up is so the Chair
isn't burdened with this chore.  At the present time, any bans are imposed
by a majority vote of the Monitors I believe, this is better than a single
individual having the responsibility.  The Chair does have the
responsibility of hearing appeals I believe.  This seems a reasonable
system if one is necessary.

|> We have also had very constructive dialogue regarding a Buddy system
|> which appears to have support as an informal concept but not as set
|> rules.

Yes, I agree with a voluntary system.

|> I have proposed a compromise that we blend the buddies with the monitors
|> and create a situation where instead of banning we have violators serve
|> some community service by helping the monitors mentor.

I do not agree with this and can not see how it could be enforced.

|> Please take this up here so that a formal motion can be made to bring
|> our rules up to date with the evolution of the GA.

I really don't think these ideas are ready to formed into a motion as yet.
There are a number of points that need to be honed.  If you wish to have
the motion successful it would be of benefit to get a good discussion on
the finer points going so your motion has more chance of being taken
seriously.

|> I will be moving to bring other motions to the front through the other
|> sublists where they can be thrashed about on topic.

Far better to thrash out the issues before taken it to motion IMHO.

Darryl (Dassa) Lynch.

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