[Vision2020] Political messages?

[bill london]

About political messages on V2020:
One of the reasons for the creation of this list was to provide an 
information-sharing vehicle for Moscow.  The goal was to create a 
communication system to let people know about upcoming events.  Another 
goal was to involve more Moscow residents in public decision-making.  
Thus, announcements of events, including candidate forums and other 
educational events, in Moscow are welcome.  So are discussions of 
political issues and viewpoints.
This forum is "owned" by its subscribers and is not moderated or 
controlled.  So, as we have all noticed, the subscribers direct the 
subject matter discussed--and some of the topics stray far afield from 
the original intent of Moscow-based issues.
The issue of political testimonials (why I like candidate X) has been 
discussed in several previous elections.  The V2020 subscribers were not 
able to reach a clear consensus on that issue.  Some said they would 
welcome specific information about the character of some local 
candidates, and others said they did not want to have V2020 become an 
email verson of the yard sign clutter or newspaper support ad clutter.
BL

Gary Schroeder wrote:

>I've noticed several overtly political messages on Vision2020,
>ranging from invitations for campaign events to endorsements
>of specific candidates.
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>My understanding is that these types of political messages 
>were not allowed on Vision2020.  Can someone, Bill London
>perhaps, clarify this policy for everyone?
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>Gary
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