Re: Call for a vote of nonconfidence in the moderator of the AmSci Forum

From: Peter Suber <peters_at_EARLHAM.EDU>
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:51:44 -0400

I agree with Alma, Tony, Mike, and others.  This list depends on
Stevan's energy and dedication, and would be much less valuable
without them.

     Peter Suber


At 11:08 AM 10/7/2008, you wrote:
      I agree. Stevan should remain, doing his own inimitable
      thing, which has been invaluable for OA. He keeps things
      focused and provides an input that is uniquely useful.
      Count me in on the 'aye' side, please.

      Alma Swan
      Key Perspectives Ltd
      Truro, UK


      --- On Tue, 7/10/08, Tony Hey <Tony.Hey_at_MICROSOFT.COM>
      wrote:

> From: Tony Hey <Tony.Hey_at_MICROSOFT.COM>
> Subject: Re: Call for a vote of nonconfidence in the
      moderator of the              AmSci Forum
> To:
      AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM_at_LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG
> Date: Tuesday, 7 October, 2008, 3:40 PM
> I absolutely agree with Michael - the list would die
      without
> Stevan
>
> Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: American Scientist Open Access Forum
> [
      mailto:AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM_at_LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG
      ]
> On Behalf Of Michael Eisen
> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:26 AM
> To:
>
      AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM_at_LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG
> Subject: Re: Call for a vote of nonconfidence in the
> moderator of the AmSci Forum
>
> I disagree with Stevan often. He can be infuriating. He
      has
> a tendency
> to bloviate.
>
> Nonetheless - he has been a FANTASTIC moderator of this
> list. I have
> sent off many posts that have criticized Stevan
      directly,
> and he has
> never failed to send them to the group. I can think of
      no
> other list
> that has not just lasted for 10 years, but kept up a
      high
> level of
> discourse and relevance.
>
> Stevan has my complete confidence. The list would die
> without him.
      [...]
Received on Tue Oct 07 2008 - 18:21:36 BST