Hello everyone, This is to let you know that Jeffrey Williams has been suspended from posting to the na-discuss list for a period of one week, effective immediately. According to the NARALO Code of Conduct,
The NARALO Chair is empowered to suspend or restrict a person's posting rights when the content that person has posted is inappropriate and represents a pattern of abuse. The Chair defines and determines what is inappropriate content on a case-by-case basis. Our definitions are not limited to this list. If the Chair suspends posting rights or deletes a comment or link, he will say so and explain why. When determining the duration of the suspension, the Chair is encouraged to take into account the overall nature of the postings by an individual and whether particular postings are an aberration or typical.
I have determined that the volume, personal baiting, and unsubstantiated claims made in Jeffrey Williams posts have constituted a pattern of abuse. I have taken into account similar patterns exhibited on other mailing lists. I do not take such action lightly, but I have little tolerance for activity that impedes the ability of NARALO to carry out its mandate. While I take responsibility for this action, it has the support and agreement of the Secretariat and many NARALO members that this is a matter of abuse. One's freedom of speech does not obligate others to provide a forum, especially if that forum is abused. Evan Leibovitch NARALO Chair