[ExI] META: Moderation notice (was: Re: R: Re: A question to the moderators)

[estropico]

Thank you for your intervention, Max.

One last thing if I may...

This is your list and I will accept whatever you decide on this, but
I'm wondering whether a *blanket* ban on this specific topic (i.e.
whether or not a branch of Italian transhumanism has connections with
neofascism) is the most suitable approach. I completely understand
your desire to avoid any further flames, but those that occurred in
the past were mainly caused by the use of name-calling in place of
reasoned debate. Your strong clarification of where the boundaries of
acceptable behaviour lie should help a lot in preventing a repeat of
that (especially if coupled with robust and pront moderation).

Finally, while I agree completely that there isn't much point going
over the same old arguments again and again, I think it would make
sense to allow the discussion (or at the very least the mention) of
any significant new developements that might occur. I'm thinking of
something of the magnitude of Charlie Stross' article on the topic, or
the publication of Stefano's and the Network H+'s articles on
IEET.org.

Thank you again and all the best.
Fabio
PS: now I've got a car to pack and I'll be off on holidays tomorrow at
dawn. Please note that I will be mercifully off-line until the 26th of
May (it's good for the soul, sometimes...)