Webwork - 5:56 pm on Jun 8, 2007 (gmt 0)

My comments here are to anyone not already a party to the dialogue.

It's important to always keep the WebmasterWorld - DMOZ dialogue in context.

When a WebmasterWorld member who is a DMOZ editor chooses to volunteer their time to respond to another WebmasterWorld member's questions the DMOZ/WebmasterWorld member does so as a personal act, not as a spokesperson for DMOZ. In my view, as moderator, debates about DMOZ policy ought to take place within whatever system DMOZ offers for engaging in policy discussions.

It's also my view that the insights or guidance are offered here by WebmasterWorld members who are also DMOZ editors is a gift of their time and insights, a gift in the sense that the sharing and dialogue only happens by virtue of the "local editor's" willingness to take the time to help WebmasterWorld members. So, keeping that in mind, please don't take out any frustrations with DMOZ "at large" on our local folks, the one's who are nice enough to answer questions thoughtfully. If you don't get answers here where then where will you get thoughtful answers?

Respect, keeping your question asking "in context" (respecting the limits of the dialogue) and appreciation will hopefully keep them coming back to offer their insights.

Again, this comment isn't directed to the members already participating in this thread. They're doing a good job of sticking to the issues.