May I suggest that the moderator/s remind subscribers of some basic courtesy, so that
we will benefit from this website.

The basis of a Buddhist life begins with siila, and it would be good if we have this
spirit here.

No personal attacks, please.

Sukhi

Piya

Nich wrote:

> Dear Pali-L.
>
> Although Ven. Dhammanando's suggestions for a tightening of the charter are
> attractive in some respects as there are plenty of places where doctrinal
> arguments happily rage, I rather agree with Frank that this wouldn't
> necessarily solve the problem.
>
> I was subjected to personal attacks, or flaming, on this list for suggesting
> that there might be corruption & interpolation in the canon, which is a
> subject well within the new remit.
>
> I suggest a far simpler & more foolproof method.
>
> As this is a moderated list I think that anyone making a personal attack
> should be warned by the moderator. If they continue then they should be
> barred from sending posts to the group (Perhaps for a limited period, or
> probation, before being allowed back).
>
> I think quick & decisive action is necessary to prevent serious Pali
> students abandoning the group & impoverishing it.
>
> Whilst the Buddha himself, according to the suttas, could be quite cutting &
> express anger at times in correcting wrong views & behaviour, is there
> anyone out there who would seriously like to assume the mantle of the
> Tathagata & correct us all?
>
> Katamaa ca bhikkhave sammaavaacaa? Musaavaadaa verama.nii, pisu.naaya
> vaacaaya verama.nii, pharusaaya vaacaaya verama.nii, samphappalaapa
> verama.nii, aya.m vuccati, bhikkhave sammaa-vacaa
>
> "To abstain from malicious talk, to abstain from unkind talk"
>
> Surely we can keep the group within the five precepts?
>
> With metta & true gratitude for the resources this group has made available
> to me, nich
>
>
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