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On Saturday 28 June 2008 05:38:44 pm wrote:
> 2:25 PM -- Thomas Zander, OASIS member and member of the ODF TC makes
> his first post to this discussion list.
>
> http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/oiic-formation-discuss/200806/msg0
>0767.html
>
> 4:42 PM -- Paul "Marbux" Merrell attacks Thomas personally, questioning
> his motivation and his character, while throwing random, off-topic
> accusations. I'd also question whether his repeated statements about
> "breaking monopolies" and similar topics risks running afoul of OASIS
> anti-trust policy.
>
> http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/oiic-formation-discuss/200806/msg0
>0771.html
>
> This list is failing its intended purpose if a new participant receives
> personal attacks like this within 2 hours of his first post. This is
> OASIS, not alt.talk.conspiracy.ufo.
>
> Is there something that can be done about this? After repeated
> warnings, I see no change in Mr. Merrell's behavior.
>
> I believe the pace of traffic has slowed to the level where moderation
> would not be onerous.
>
> -Rob
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>
> Rob Weir
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> Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software
> IBM Software Group
>
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