[ga] Use of "loon"

[Joe Kelsey <joe@zircon.seattle.wa.us>]

Harald Tveit Alvestrand writes:
 > So far, every single message I have had suggests that calling Joe
 > Baptista a loon is language that should cause the utterer's
 > suspension from the list.
 > 
 > If that's a common opinion on the list, I will modify my judgment
 > criteria accordingly.
 > 
 > Note that the revised judgment criteria will also include a number of
 > other words formerly tolerated; they are (in my judgment) weaker than
 > "horse-shitters", but stronger than "loon".
 > 
 > Is that OK with everyone?

I believe that "loon" is a perfectly acceptable word to use in polite
conversation.  Do not ban William for its use.

/Joe
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