On 21 Nov 2005 14:02:25 -0800, "nancree" > wrote:

>Damsel,
>I don't understand why you say this:
>You wrote:
>"Crash's rule refers to people who come in and just watch the rest of
>us. It's creepy. These are not posters. They're just there, and no
>one knows who they are."
>
>Why did you write this when Crash's name is one of those who is always
>posted in the list as being on line--yet hours go by and he doesn't
>post? He is apparently just watching, not posting. Just curious.
>Don't misunderstand me. I prefer it when people identify themselves. I
>do. My objection is to people who chime in with new rules that they are
>apparently making them up by themselves. Who are the owners of this
>RFC chat? Whoever they are, thank you for the work you do. But
>perhaps you should identify yourselves, just so we know.
> Thanks for any answers. Nancree

Okay, let's see if I can cover all the bases. Several people who
actually talk in the channel have expressed their discomfort with who
knows who sitting and never saying a word. It's a place to have
conversations. Some have felt that they were being spied on. On
numerous occasions, people have welcomed the java users and tried to
explain how to change their nicks. Most of those requests have been
ignored and the person(s) still just sit there.

Crash is always in the channel so that when someone comes in and he's
awake, he can greet them and chat with them. I've been trying to
train him to change his nick to Crash-afk or something when he goes to
bed. I'll keep at him.

Nancree, I rarely see you talk. You generally sit on the sidelines
and watch, too.

Crash made the rule for the emotional comfort of several people who
have approached him regarding the subject.

The server where the channel is hosted is personally run by a
long-time friend of Crash's, so it is a private server. Each channel
(chat room) is free to make their own rules, especially when it
concerns the comfort levels of other participants. And like I said,
this rule was in response to several persons' wishes.

Carol
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Wash away the gray to respond.