Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 20:18:21 -0500 (EST)
From: louisgodena-AT-ids.net (Louis R Godena)
Subject: M-I: postscript



To marxism-international:

The list has recently gone through a very trying hiatus.  Two new moderators
came on board, replacing Zeynep Tufekcioglu and Jon Flanders.  I suppose
most of you are now acquainted with Gay Harley and Dennis Grammenos, who
joined the moderators' panel late last month.  I have found both of them to
be articulate and conscientious comrades who truly have the best interests
of our little forum at heart.

Also, recent actions were taken to put an end to a growing tendency on the
part of some members to flame their nemeses on the list.  This has resulted
in the disciplinary suspensions of Hugh Rodwell, David Bedggood, and Stuart
Shield, all of whom have now been restored.  Gerald Levy and Robert Malecki
have been expelled for the good of the list.  The suspension of Utica Rose
has been made permanent at her request.  List members are reminded that the
era of flaming and sustained personal abuse is now over.  Those who cannot
abide an atmosphere of comradely -- though often sharp -- discussions on the
politics of Marxism are again invited to take their subscriptions elsewhere.

On a more phlegmatic note, there are discussions afoot to host a series of
cyberseminars, the topics of which to be decided by the general membership.
We have received quite a few suggestions already, which we will shortly
forward to the list.  Virtually any topic is welcome and, given sufficient
interest, can begin immediately.  

A personal note:  When I signed up with the Spoons lists, I knew about as
much about Marxism as medieval barbers knew about angioplasty.  I am still
largely ignorant, but my long-held skepticism toward easy generalization and
facile explanation has been duly sharpened.  This, in spite of having
learned a good deal from most of you on this list.

I am grateful.

Louis Godena,
co-moderator

  



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