I vote for option 3
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Disspain" <ceo&#167;auda.org.au>
To: <dns&#167;auda.org.au>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 11:00 AM
Subject: [DNS] DNS List


> Yesterday afternoon several 'contributors' to this list were removed
> from the list. You'll all guess who they were and why they were removed.
> It now transpires that at least one of them by his own admission, 'has
> no interest in the DNS, doesn't know what anyone is talking about, and
> was only on the list because he was asked to join to stir up trouble and
> "have some fun"'.
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> I have received legal advice that auDA could be liable for comments made
> by participants on the list as it is technically auDA that publishes the
> list. This is of some concern given the sort of contributions we have
> all experienced over the last few weeks. I am not prepared to put auDA
> at risk in this way.
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> As I see it, these are the alternatives:-
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> 1. Have the list moderated either by checking contributions before
> they are posted or in some other way such as limiting the number of
> posts per day for those who appear to be abusing the list.
> 2. Introduce some new rules for the list, the breach of which would
> lead to removal. These might include things such as no pseudonyms, no
> fake email addresses, no personal attacks etc. These rules would be
> included on the application form and the submission of the form would
> oblige the member to abide by the rules. The form would also need to
> include an indemnity to auDA against any liability arising from comments
> made on the list. All current participants would need to complete a form
> as well as new ones.
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> 3.       Cut the DNS List loose by providing a couple of weeks warning
> that we will cease to host and thus allowing someone else to pick up the
> responsibility if they want. Meanwhile, we would set up a new auDA
> discussion list open to auDA members, registry, registrar and
> re-sellers.
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> Ultimately, whilst auDA facilitates this list and is legally responsible
> for it, it is provided for the benefit of subscribers and so I would
> welcome your considered input on the above and any constructive
> alternative solutions you can come up with.
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> Regards,
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> Chris Disspain
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> CEO - auDA
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