Jeff Binkley -> Ross Cassell wrote:

 JB> Two questions:

 JB> In reviewing the recent echo rules that were posted, a section stated:

 JB> --Real Names

 JB> This is a real names only echo, no handles, aliases without moderator
 JB> approval.

 JB> As of 04/22/09 only one user has this approval, Judith Bandsma may
 JB> continue to use the handle of Chinacat, in order to alleviate confusion
 JB> that has surrounded her initials with the initials of another poster.


 JB> Does this mean that God Dan is no longer allowed or just omitted from
 JB> the exception ?

Judith aka Chinacat is the only exception.

 JB> Another section says:
 JB> Additionally echo participants are not to be made the subject matter of
 JB> any message:

 JB> Footer
 JB> Tagline
 JB> Sigline

 JB> Does this mean a tagline cannot include an exact quote from an echo
 JB> participant, even if it is lifted word for word and a copy of the
 JB> original post is available as evidence ?

That is correct..

To allow exception only opens pandoras box and encourages retribution.

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