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From: harris@portia.Stanford.EDU (Joe Harris)
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Subject: Re: CALL FOR DISCUSSION: talk.philosophy.objectivism
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Date: 15 Jan 90 09:13:44 GMT
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     I would much prefer that an Objectivism newsgroup be in the sci
hierarchy, rather than the talk hierarchy; e.g. sci.philosophy.objectivism.
Under no circumstances would I vote for, or post to, an Objectivism
newsgroup which is moderated by someone who is not a recognized authority
on Objectivism.  Since no such recognized authorities are available, an
unmoderated newsgroup is the only alternative. 

     In my judgement, there is no real reason to have a moderator; anyone
who behaves irrationally can simply be ignored--and each individual can be
his own judge as to what constitutes irrationality.

     I do not need anyone to tell me what does or does not belong in 
an Objectivist newsgroup--that is a decision that I can make for myself.

                                                     Joe Harris
                                                     harris@portia.stanford.edu