[Al Skierkiewicz]

Jaine et al,
I believe we can best handle this situation by being the best model for the board we can. This has become a huge issue this year due to all the new starts. Many of these posters have bad habits from other boards that they bring to this board. It is so easy for them to sit at home in a darkened room and write stuff they think no one sees. When I do see a particular poster getting out of hand, a PM to explain the problem has worked well for me. The response to these personal messages has been positive and the written responses to me has shown that the poster just didn't think that many people were seeing his post or that it could be viewed as offensive. It has been rare that a CD member just won't comply and has had to be banned. I agree with Steve that these posts are coming fast and furious, maybe we need more moderators. I say one on one dialoque works and we should take that tack as soon as something starts.