Re: Breaking USCF News

Dear Larry,

Last week in Parsippany Paul Hoffman and his group showed the EB a
preview of concepts for the new magazine and the website that impressed
us very much. Paul's credentials and those of his associates are very
impressive. It was a campaign issue of mine that ChessLife should be
transformed into a modern magazine and I believe we've chosen the right
people to help accomplish that goal. I believe that we've committed
$25,000 of the total so far, and I think we're getting our money's
worth.

My recent musings about hiring a first amendment attorney to look into
the idea of having a code of conduct that would apply to directors and
members alike have, in the light of more experience, given way to the
idea of having a vigorous forum for debate within the USCF website.
The idea is try to exercise an absolute minimum of "moderation" (your
suggestion, in lieu of "censorship"). Even though I disagree with much
of what you say, your postings represent, to me, the limits of how
civil people should argue. Having such a forum in USCF would be
beneficial in two ways. First, serious, mature posters would not be
put off by the crude, childish language that now prevails, thus
enhancing the level of discourse. Second, the new forum should be a
far more effective venue for dissent, since it would probably have a
much larger audience.

Even though I feel strongly about these things, I pride myself on
having the grace to admit I was wrong if they flop.

The Clamp

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