Re: [OPE-L] against flames and unsubstantiated and malicious accusations

["michael a. lebowitz" <mlebowit@xxxxxx>]

Dear Jerry and members of the advisory committee,
        I agree strongly with this policy and I think it should have
been invoked immediately once the suggestion of plagiarism was made.
                comradely,
                michael

At 07:02 16/09/2006, you wrote:
> Dear comrades:
>
> I, once again, call your attention to the list policy against flames,
> i.e. personal abuse directed at listmembers.  While we hope that all
> listmembers will respect this policy, I am prepared to enforce it
> as necessary.  If necessary, I will act to remove someone from the
> list if s/he continues to violate this policy.
>
> If anyone makes a serious charge or insinuation of  unethical behavior --
> including, but not limited to, charges of plagiarism -- it must be backed
> up by proof.  To not do so is a severe form of personal abuse and will
> be considered to be a violation of the list policy against flames and will
> not be tolerated.
>
> Our patience as a group has been sorely tried by recent developments.
> I  assure everyone on the list that we will act in an appropriate manner to
> ensure that there is a return to comradely discussion on the list.
>
> I, of course, will be answerable to the Advisory Committee and, ultimately,
> the list for any actions which I take.
>
> In solidarity,
>
> Jerry Levy, Coordinator, OPE-L

Michael A. Lebowitz
Professor Emeritus
Economics Department
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C., Canada V5A 1S6

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