Thanks, Carlos, for the reminder - which highlights the IOC issue well - 
and I also want to say that I on a similar line with Tamir.

Norbert Klein

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On 7/7/2012 5:51 PM, Carlos A. Afonso wrote:
> Regarding Carson's unprofessional overreaction to a list thread -- which
> involved a legitimate criticism of objectionable practices by the IOC
> --, I see discussion lists as conversations, not as ritual engagements.
> Just in case, I recall the link which motivated this discussion:
>
> http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/7212016/Stitch-up-for-Olympic-knitters
>
> --c.a.
>
> On 07/03/2012 07:23 PM, Tamir Israel wrote:
>> Speaking as someone who does not regularly comment here (but does regularly
>> follow discussions), I just wanted to say that I personally find discussions
>> here neither 'spammy' nor 'unprofessional'.
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