Editorial
Well folks, your editor is scratching his ol' noggin to figure out how to handle some of the requests that come across his desk. I have had a rush of letters that request to be considered as articles, some sent by other than the original author. I personally prefer to have articles submitted by the original author, else the original author may have a right to contest what is printed as having been edited by the submitter, or myself for that matter. And so my decision is NOT to accept articles from others for publishing, until I have received permission from the author by netmail or email. Only original letters and articles please.
News Flash just came in tonight:
Dave Moufarrge Z1C has announced his stepping down from that position.
----Letter from Dave----
Ladies and Gentlemen, Due to continued issues in my real life, some good - some not so good, and the associated drain on my time, I am no longer able to hold the Z1C position in good conscience.
It is my intention to surrender the position
* By 1/5/2001, or
* By the time the RCC can organize and complete a
general election for the ZC position, whichever comes earlier.
I have been contemplating this decision for quite some time and find that this is the best for my family, myself, and Fidonet. At this point I do intend to retain my node number, though I will likely be IP-only. I will start transitioning Zonegate responsibilities in the next couple of weeks. Suggestions are welcome.
This message will be cross-posted into Z1C, Z1REGCON and other appropriate echoes.
Thanks for your support and hard work.
-=David=- TCP/IP Node kraut.dyndns.org IBN & ITN:60177
David@you-have-mail.com
David, we will all miss you, and we thank you for your many accomplishments for FidoNet over the years. We sincerely hope you and your family soon find peace and happiness. We are thankful that you will retain your node number and will be working together again soon.
To continue: On another note. I have had indirect hints about what is "acceptable" to publish in the Snooze. What topics are off topic. I have pondered this for some days now. I found the answer in the Fidonews.Ban text of Makenews. "Newspapers should have no friends" ---Joseph Pulitzer I take this to mean that all news, in columns, articles, items, etc. are to be free of the hands that would limit or exaggerate the thoughts of the authors. To simply take the Middle road without consideration of the High road or the Other road to get to the truth would be denying ourselves the whole picture from which to draw a conclusion. That said, your items submitted with request for publication will be if they are proper in language and format, and merit the readers time in general. I know it will not be easy to please everyone all of the time. I am not worried about that aspect, or reprisals in some form , as I am only Pro-Tem Ed at this time.
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