[Imc-web] Request for Post to Be Hidden

[Mike Lehman]

I recategorized the post from "Animal Rights" to "Human Rights," which 
removes part of the objectionable character of the post as originally 
made and posted a note to that effect under the article. This falls into 
a bit of a gray area, but perhaps the poster didn't realize that it was 
seriously miscategorized. If people object, that can be changed back, 
but I think it is an appropriate, but limited, response.

Although this falls somewhat outside the pattern that DAN has used 
previously, it may actually be him. The only thing pointing in the 
direction that it wasn't him was the fact that it didn't go up on the 
Local Newswire. Other than that, it had a number of other factors 
pointing in his direction, just not enough to make the call at the time.

I have since deleted a media posting that most likely was DAN's 
handiwork, posted in the same timeframe (but hard to tell since the time 
of posting isn't given in the Media Gallery -- one more reason to get it 
disabled as I believe we have previously agreed to do.)  He was here 
numerous times yesterday, all of which I linked back to a previous 
posting as I usually do, but not today, although it's apparent that he 
has been busy elsewhere on the IMC network today.

Since his favorite sandbox, IMC-Palestine, is on the ropes I've noticed 
he has been changing tactics a bit in his network spamming habits, 
including more frequent visits here. This may be part of that. Time will 
tell.
Mike Lehman

Paul Bengt Riismandel wrote:
> It's stupid and offensive, but not really directed to anyone in
> particular, and not expressly threatening.  So, I agree Mike, that it
> doesn't fit our policy. One might reply to the comment with a link to
> our appropriate use policy and an invitation to the IMC.
> 
> --Paul
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Lehman [mailto:rebelmike at earthlink.net] 
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 7:24 PM
> To: imc-web at lists.cu.groogroo.com
> Subject: [Imc-web] Request for Post to Be Hidden
> 
> I am uncertain that this post is by DAN, mainly because it was not 
> posted to the Local Newswire. In itself, it is factual, but juxtaposed 
> with the very inappropirate title and summary, it has already generated 
> a request that it be hidden, which is my inclination, except I am having
> 
> trouble fitting in such a action with our policies:
> <http://www.ucimc.org/newswire/display/11231/index.php>
> 
> How do others think we  should proceed here?
> Mike Lehman