[ilds] listserv protocol

[James Gifford]

Hi Bruce,

I won't say much here since I don't want to be part of the distraction 
from the more productive discussions on the listserv.  Suffice to say, 
if there are people for whom I feel sorry, it is those who've had their 
intellectual property mis-used.

As I'm sure has been evident for some time now, my aim is to promote 
productive discussion on the list in order to further the aims of the 
ILDS, and no matter how much someone may personally dislike me, I have 
no desire to "ban" anyone and have not done so -- for a decade, I have 
not had to reject a single posting until now, including many that have 
been extremely derogatory toward me.  At the same time, I hold back the 
extensive spam sent to the list just as I now must hold back personal ad 
hominem or things that give the impression that the ILDS is complicit in 
inappropriate activities.

I sincerely regret the acrimony this brings to the listserv since it is 
a distraction from the good work that ought be going on from *everyone* 
involved, including those who don't like me.  I also very much hope the 
problem is resolved quickly so that my own work here gets easier...

All best,
James

On 2016-11-04 1:21 PM, Bruce Redwine wrote:
> It seems to me that Richard Pine’s library on Lawrence Durrell and his website on the author are being banned from the ILDS listserv.  Am I right?  I can’t follow the details of the various “complaints” and would like some clarification of the charges.  Who are these complainants and exactly what are they complaining about?  As a general matter, I find Pine’s website useful and important.  I have contributed to his discussions.  I have also just renewed my annual membership to the ILDS.
>
> Bruce