[extropy-chat] META: ExI List Quality & Future

[kevinfreels.com]

This is BS. Plain and simple. Since when was shutting out those deemed
"inferior" been any benefit to any society?
How many times have baffled scientists gathered together and been unable to
solve somthing when suddenly the answer comes out of some left-field source
as a patent clerk or a med school dropout? How much "noise" has been created
by such people as Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Tesla, Hawking, etc? Is every
word of their's of some higher value?
If there are people who wish to have some isolated group, then have one.
Heck, I think I found one for you already:
ExI-Solutions Email List   (Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Minds
discuss world problems and possible solutions.)

This is a new invitation only email list which focuses on world problems and
possible solutions.  A keynote speaker is invited bi-monthly to take on a
topic which is addressed through a series of scenarios based on ExI's "The
Futurist QUIZ".  If you would like to receive an invitation to this list,
please send us a topic your would like to discuss, your bio, and links to
your writings.

But don't take a public list and turn it private as a solution to your
problem. If there is a small group of people here who wish to have some
smaller forum without noise, perhaps THEY should do the leaving.

Kevin Freels

Certified Logic Artist, Doctor of common sense.




> On 2/20/06, Giu1i0 Pri5c0 wrote:
> > Natasha, pleeeeease! Nooooooo! Don't do this! This is the wrong way to
go!!!
> > OK listen on:
>
> > I value the diversity on this list, and even the occasional passionate
debate.
> > If this list is transformed into an invitation-only list, I am afraid
> > it will soon degenerate in a small group of people who preach to the
> > converted. Not very effective for spreading our worldview.
> > We want immortality, uploading, merging flesh with sand, freedom (yes
> > I am a leftwinger and I want freedom, I may have occasionally tried to
> > explain what I mean), endless discovery and exploration, and leaving
> > many old things behind. But I don't want to want what I want like an
> > ostrich who stick his head in the sand because it is afraid to see the
> > world. I want to continue wanting what I want *after* having heard,
> > and considered, other points of view, sometimes defending the old
> > things we wish to leave behind. Perhaps we can learn a couple of
> > things that we can integrate in our own worldview..
> > If you wish to create something like a focused working group, fine, I
> > think it would be a very good initiative. But please, *besides* and
> > not *instead of* the public list.
> > G.
>
>
> I like the diversity also.
>
> But the present extropy-chat needs a Terminator to banish the trolls
> and timewasters. No endless discussion about 'Should we, shouldn't
> we?', 'Is this post off-topic, or might we be able to allow it?'  If
> in doubt, just ban them from posting for week on first offence, no
> questions allowed.  No public arguing about Terminator decisions
> allowed either. His/her decision is final.
>
> Sure, occasionally someone might be unfairly treated, but it's not
> like it's a death sentence, is it?
>
> The signal to noise ratio would improve instantly.
>
> The only thing to watch out for is the Terminator going insane and
> terminating at random. Then the list owners would have to
> strait-jacket the Terminator. :)
>
> BillK
>
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