After the furor over "the letter" I decided to look for a USMS charter or similar statement. I expected to find something that said something like USMS serves to promote adult swimming open to all (etc.).
Instead I found nothing. The FAQ is mostly about nuts and bolts of USMS and why join. The Administration pages on this site describe how USMS is run.
I could not find anywhere a general statement of USMS's purpose for being other than to give adult swimmers their own group. I couldn't find any language about non-discrimination or to promote adult swimming, etc.
Shouldn't USMS have something like that?
In regards to forum posters serving as amateur moderators, I can see why too many citizen-prosecutors might be confusing. However, I believe that certain individuals, like myself, with a demonstrated track record of sagacity and tact, should be considered for the role of unpaid Moderator, Jr.s--sort of like Hall Monitors, Safety Patrol Officers, or Prison Trustees.
I will be very happy to serve in this capacity and furthermore commit myself to serve with the kind of tough love vengeance that I think we all would like to see a lot more of in these parts.
Again, let me emphasize: no need to pay!
Just send me my Moderator, Jr. badge and firearm, and I will begin my patrols immediately.
What's that you're wondering, inappropriate poster?
How many warning violations did I fire off at you already? Was it 5...or 6?
Which was it, eh?
Are you feeling lucky?
Well, are ya?
Come on, inappropriate poster!
Make my day!
In regards to forum posters serving as amateur moderators, I can see why too many citizen-prosecutors might be confusing. However, I believe that certain individuals, like myself, with a demonstrated track record of sagacity and tact, should be considered for the role of unpaid Moderator, Jr.s--sort of like Hall Monitors, Safety Patrol Officers, or Prison Trustees.
I will be very happy to serve in this capacity and furthermore commit myself to serve with the kind of tough love vengeance that I think we all would like to see a lot more of in these parts.
Again, let me emphasize: no need to pay!
Just send me my Moderator, Jr. badge and firearm, and I will begin my patrols immediately.
What's that you're wondering, inappropriate poster?
How many warning violations did I fire off at you already? Was it 5...or 6?
Which was it, eh?
Are you feeling lucky?
Well, are ya?
Come on, inappropriate poster!
Make my day!
