Re: [ga] List Rules, Truth of Representations

["Joshua Brady" <somitho@xxxxxxxxx>]

I fully support this and propose that members who misrepresent
themselves be permanently removed from the list.

-Josh


On 8/4/07, Hugh Dierker <hdierker2204@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> It would seem that there must be some integrity on the list. Members who
> state something as fact which is false should be held accountable. The
> problem is in the enforcement. Anything could be cleared by public
> retraction. Mistakes and gray areas would probably be the norm. But blatant
> repeated claims, as truth, that which is clearly false should require
> sanctions.
>
>   Personally I think their is room for pen names or pseudonyms as long as it
> is understood.
>   Being a member of a Board or an voting member of an association would be a
> representation that must be true. While I have earned a Doctorate and am
> often referred to as Dr. I do not claim to be a physician. If I did did that
> that should be sanctionable. My email address is hughdierker, when in fact
> my full name is Eric Hugh Dierker (the first), not actionable.
>   Technical expertise. If I claim to be an engineer and am not that would be
> actionable.
>
>   Proof may be required and I think that is a good thing.
>
>   We have a right to expect our list to be reliable. To the outside it is
> imperative.
>
>   Any suggestions on rule changes?
>
>   Eric
>   as Chair
>
>
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