From: Zeynep Tufekcioglu <zeynept-AT-turk.net>
Subject: M-I: Jerry Levy is suspended for two weeks
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 00:32:45 +0000


Dear list-members,

Jerry Levy has been suspended from posting to the list for two weeks. 

He has made the following post to Marxism-thaxis in which he calls members
of Marxism-International and Marxism-General "the worst kind of Marxist
dogs". He is not subscribed to this list but has been posting apparently
solely for the purpose of inciting a flame war; he doesn't even get the
replies because he is not subscribed to the list. As far as the moderators
can tell, there is no proof of any claim of his that requires moderator action.

His suspension is mainly due to insulting all the list members in a
completely unqualified and ugly manner. His remarks on Marxism-thaxis can
only hinder attempts to foster critical dialogue among Marxists around the
world. The moderators don't see why anyone who sees a list to be composed
merely of the "hysterical barking" of "rabid dogs" should be allowed to post
to that list.

He can return to the list two weeks later if he declares that he agrees to
abide by the list rules.



Zeynep


>From: Gerald Levy <glevy-AT-pratt.edu>
>Date: Thu, 9 Jan 1997 13:20:15 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Re: M-TH: first impression from a newcomer
>
>onder kurt wrote:
>
>> Are Marxists always the same, Jerry, like a dog trying to catch its own
>> tail?
>
>No, Marxists come in many shapes and breeds. Many were bred to be
>reformists and/or Stalinists. Others are foaming-at-the-mouth ultraleft
>pit bull types. Some are even kind-hearted and smart.
>
>On m-gen and m-int you will only find the worst kinds of Marxist dogs
>imaginable. They should all be quaranteened (sp?) for cyber-rabies judging by
>their hysterical barking.
>
>Jerry



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