Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:07:44 -0400
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From: DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
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> Sorry, but I don't intend to change my language. Is delorie under the
> thumbs of Scientology, or what? - IMHO you should change the provider.

When Marc and I set up this list, I asked him which filters he wanted.
I have a spam filter, and an offensive wording filter.  He agreed to
have both on the list, as do all my other lists.  Why?  Because there
are young people on these lists, and there is absolutely no need to
subject them to such strong language.  Is it too much to ask for
posters to be polite and considerate of others?

If Marc wants to allow profanity on this list, all he has to do is ask
me and I'll change it.  Until then, threats and taunts from people who
can't avoid such language will usually be ignored.

> We here in germany have a quite different feeling about such oppressive
> behaviour... We already have made our experiences with people trying
> to tell people what they shall think and say.

Freedom of speech has nothing to do with the desire to use other
people's resources to force your ideas upon others.  Remember, you
there in Germany also have quite a history of oppressing others.

> Is america no longer the land of the free?

It is.  I am free to implement what I wish on my own systems.  You are
free to not use it.