May 2002 Discussions

Inappropriate threads

Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: May 06, 2002

There are currently a few threads on these boards that really have nothing to do with the DRC or the restoration. I don’t wish to be negatively branded as Dr. Kodama already has been, but I would like to discuss whether we should step in at some point and have these threads removed. If so, where exactly are we going to draw that line?

We can discuss this privately at our next meeting if the rest of you would prefer.

Marie

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 06, 2002

No reason to make this a public discussion.

Dr. K.

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: May 06, 2002

We each recognized that the focus of invited participants would be an issue even before this forum became accessible to the public. As you’ll remember, debates on this very topic went on at length, to the point of becoming a distraction to the real work at hand.

If someday the costs of maintenance outweigh the benefit to our greater purpose of restoring D’ni, we can discuss further action, but I think any decision is premature after being online for only two weeks. For now, I sustain my original vote to maintain these forums with as little moderation as possible. I simply do not think we have the resources at this time to do otherwise. If nothing else, Kodama, remember the sieve analogy that sold you on the idea in the first place. Let’s not give up on it yet.

Unwanted participants and site security is another matter entirely, which I, for one, think should be given the greater priority.

Michael

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 06, 2002

Not to stir up an old issue, but if we had addressed just few more of the security issues before going live, some of those “inappropriate” threads would never have been started.

Now we’ve had a breach and are in the unfortunate situation of having to do damage control.

V

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 06, 2002

I further secured the server.

We’ve all got so much to do. I can’t believe we have to deal with this.

Most people didn’t see it anyway. Why don’t we just lose the “inappropriate” threads.

V

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 07, 2002

Speaking of “inappropriate” threads, this is one.

Again, can we make this a private discussion?

Dr. K.

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 07, 2002

These boards are just a tool – sometimes useful. Give the privacy thing a rest already, Kodamasan.

V

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 07, 2002

Victor – Although I would enjoy to publicly respond to your message, I’ll follow my own advice and speak to you in private.

By the way, your annex has been delayed a week.

Dr. K.

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: May 13, 2002

Just a quick update, since most of this discussion was conducted privately, but I know that there were comments to this thread in other areas of the forums.

We will continue to do our best to keep the DRC Discussion area free of inapropriate threads.

We are grateful for those of you who are doing your best to keep inappropriate threads out of the explorer areas. We are not going to draw up “official” rules about staying on topic at this time, but please continue to keep your topics as appropriate as possible for this DRC site.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Dr. Watson

Industrial Complex

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 10, 2002

A phase one review for three interiors is scheduled for Monday morning at eight.

We’ll meet at the Harbor and proceed from there.

Dr. K.

“Security”

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 10, 2002

Comments Victor?

Dr. K.

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 13, 2002

I’m on it.

V

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 13, 2002

Have you looked at his posts?

V

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: May 13, 2002

Yes.

Do you know what he’s doing?

Dr. K.

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 13, 2002

Server-wise, sure.

But what’s with the posts?

V

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: May 14, 2002

You know what this is about. Remember that sign?

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 14, 2002

The billboard?

Sure, but what did that accomplish?

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: May 14, 2002

It’s more than just the billboard. Look at the post.

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: May 14, 2002

Vic, Kodama, Michael,

I’m glad to see you three using the forums a bit more, but let’s keep it DRC related. This topic is definitely something that should be discussed privately.

Thanks,

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 15, 2002

All in the spirit of “security” Dr. Watson! :)

V

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: May 15, 2002

Vic,

I’m sorry, but I really felt it necessary to edit your post. Again, this matter is not one that we should be discussing here.

Thanks,

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: May 16, 2002

Vic,

Deleting/editing your posts here is quickly becoming a full-time job for me.

I know you have plenty of other things to keep you occupied, so as the ancient, little, green guy would say:

“A rest give it.”

:)

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: July 22, 2002

Our security is tight, but he’s resourceful. Should we try to get a copy of the fax?

V

Teledahn schedule

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: May 13, 2002

I just returned from Teledahn. We’re still a few days behind schedule, but have made significant progress in the last week. One remaining challenge is that a few of the girderforks have torn completely through their support stalks, and others show the beginning signs of failure. I don’t know how exactly much additional strain they can support, so we may want to limit the amount of traffic in certain areas. In the long term, we should consider replacing the entire infrastructure. For now I believe it to be safe enough, and overall I’m very pleased.

I think we’re ready for Phase Four. Can we get this scheduled?

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 13, 2002

Are we going to try to fit this in before the trip up?

V

Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: May 15, 2002

Yes, this seems very reasonable, but we’re running out of time before the trip. I think we can fit it in this weekend. Let’s meet at the Tokotah on Saturday morning at 9am.

Marie

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: May 15, 2002

I can’t make it on Saturday, but start without me. I’ll join you on Sunday.

Dr. Watson

Garden KI Test

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: May 31, 2002

I hear and obey Dr. Watson. :D

Actually the timing is good for another KI test. I’ve had access to the annex (Thanks Kodama.) Swapped out the cracked lattice, and added and upgraded interface equipment and software.

By the way, the trip to the surface also netted us some additional server security. We’re nice and snug now. ;-)

V