Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread melinda bruno-smith
Yes, Ralph and I agree, Dennis has fall victim to our “cancel culture.” Sad indeed. Melinda & Ralph Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Mar 31, 2022, at 5:28 PM, Pat Gray wrote:  I too am concerned about cutting off thoughtful conversations about topics of interest. Those who spent

[LincolnTalk] Moderator Response: Please Reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Neighbors, In the history of LincolnTalk, there has never been a single person banned. Never. Ever. Not one single person banned Kicked off. Disbarred. Excommunicated. Rejected. When people violate list policies and disregard warnings (or several warnings), they are put on moderation.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Sonja Johansson
I agree. Dennis often writes calm, kind, well thought out posts that I enjoy reading, even when I might disagree. Sonja Johansson On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM dgloew--- via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > > I do not know Dennis nor do I know anything about him. I do read his > po

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Bijoy Misra
I may be on moderation, this may be blocked. I am told that Lincoln Talk is a private list and we participate as a courtesy. So as a forum, it carries its own selective bias. In a sense, we don't participate in the overhead and have limited freedom to express. It is gratifying that Dennis story ha

[LincolnTalk] Dennis needs to be heard

2022-03-31 Thread Susanna Joannidis
Please do not quit. We need to see all sides of any issue, especially if they affect us through our community. Thanks Susanna Sent from my iPad -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse th

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Sasha Golden
I was put on moderation. I have no idea why. It doesn't seem like there's any way to be let out of purgatory. On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM Barbara Low wrote: > I, too, did not see anything objectionable about what Dennis wrote. When I > got tired of the discussion, the delete button works jus

[LincolnTalk] LAWN MOWING

2022-03-31 Thread Edmund Stevens
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Cathy O'Brien
FREE DENNIS FREE DENNIS FREE DENNIS On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 7:32 PM Daniela Caride wrote: > Hear hear!! I learn a lot from Dennis. And even though I seldom agree with > what he says, I appreciate his opinion. I would like to see everyone have a > chance to politely speak here. > > On Thu, Mar 31

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Pat Gray
I too am concerned about cutting off thoughtful conversations about topics of interest. Those who spent time sharing with us their information and ideas do us a service. I learn new things and sometimes even modify my position:) Diversity and inclusion isn’t just about race or class it is also b

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Daniela Caride
Hear hear!! I learn a lot from Dennis. And even though I seldom agree with what he says, I appreciate his opinion. I would like to see everyone have a chance to politely speak here. On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 6:44 PM Seth Rosen wrote: > I personally find Dennis’ contributions to be thoughtful, arti

[LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread dgloew--- via Lincoln
I do not know Dennis nor do I know anything about him.  I do read his posts.   Sometimes they change my mind; sometime they confirm what I already believe.   Sometimes  I vehemently disagree.  But they always make me think.  Losing well written, well thought out alternate perspectives on LincolnTa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Seth Rosen
I personally find Dennis’ contributions to be thoughtful, articulate, well-supported and respectful. He spends a great deal of time on them, which I respect and appreciate. I enjoy reading his notes, and if I don’t wish to, I also simply move along. His views are sometimes unpopular, but in

[LincolnTalk] Shout out to Dennis Liu

2022-03-31 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
Hi Folks,  While we are talking about Dennis, I just wanted to give him a shout out for helping the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee’s Downsize for Diversity fundraiser over the course of 4 years before we pivoted to Art & Sculpture only.  Anytime we used to get technology equipment, sometim

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Sara Mattes
Amen-if we are to be a “welcoming community,”we must be open to a diverse range of opinions and passions, both on our social media platforms and at Town Meeting. These are important forums for debate. If debate is about policy, and not personal attacks, they should be open and welcoming. The mor

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread V Saleme
Very well stated Richard. A slippery slope has been woven. Vic On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 5:52 PM Richard Panetta wrote: > Dennis, > > When I saw this email I was miffed as to why you would have been put on > moderation as your posted are always well thought out, thorough (sometimes > too thoroug

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Barbara Low
I, too, did not see anything objectionable about what Dennis wrote. When I got tired of the discussion, the delete button works just fine. There are lots of posts that don't interest me, and I delete them. But the discussion back and forth on the housing and climate issues are of interest to muc

[LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread Richard Panetta
Dennis, When I saw this email I was miffed as to why you would have been put on moderation as your posted are always well thought out, thorough (sometimes too thorough), always given links to your sources. I and many others have found you comments informative. There was maybe one instance when yo

[LincolnTalk] ISO/ apartment

2022-03-31 Thread Carol Ryan
A friend of ours is looking for a modest living space in the area. Shared or independent . Very responsible tenant. Please forward any leads. Thanks, Carol Ryan 781-698-9436 Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives a

Re: [LincolnTalk] FREE Small Styrofoam Coolers

2022-03-31 Thread Myvette Fernandez
Hello! Do you have any of the coolers left? Myvette Fernandez > On Mar 31, 2022, at 10:41 AM, dilla tingley wrote: > >  > I have 6 small coolers measuring about 15" square. > Does anyone have a use for them? > Dilla > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincoln

[LincolnTalk] bike tun- up

2022-03-31 Thread Colleen Katsuki
I have a recumbent bike that needs a Spring tune up. Is there anybody here in town who can help me with that? Colleen Katsuki -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] FREE Small Styrofoam Coolers

2022-03-31 Thread dilla tingley
I have 6 small coolers measuring about 15" square. Does anyone have a use for them? Dilla -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/