Stop the Cryptozoology threads on the DML

[Mickey Rowe <rowe@psych.ucsb.edu>]

Simon M. Clabby (dinowight@yahoo.co.uk) asked:

> Finally, isn't cryptozoology under the category of "forbidden
> subjects" in theat list of rules and regulations that we get sent
> every so often?

Any time anyone has a question like that, they should point their web
browser to:

www.dinosaurmailinglist.org

and then click on the administrivia tab.

Under section 8h you will find that cryptozoology is not expressly
forbidden (we'll change that if it keeps coming up), but it is
strongly frowned upon:

     Additionally, list owners may order an immediate shutdown of
     discussions which arise on subjects which are not germane to the
     purpose of the list -- dinosaur science. Notable examples of
     subjects which have no place on the list are cryptozoology, time
     travel, Planet of the Apes, and random computer virus alerts,
     among others.

We tolerate cryptozoology when there is actual and relevant science.
Nothing like that can be found at the Mokele-mbembe site Garrison
mentioned.  And I think we've heard more than we need to hear about
Loch Ness for a while.

So as per section 8h, I'm terminating all cryptozoology threads with
prejudice unless you can make a strong case for relevance (and if you
want to try, you'd better run your message past Mary and/or me first).

-- 
Mickey Rowe     (rowe@psych.ucsb.edu)