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Date Posted: 00:38:31 12/12/99 Sun
Author: Zenman
Subject: Re: Lynch Mob
In reply to: AM 's message, "Lynch Mob" on 19:43:09 12/09/99 Thu


>
>
> Most disputes are settled by arbitration. Zarathud is
> the
> most popular arbitrator, but there are others.
>
> Property owners enforce the rules of their property,
> by whatever
> means they wish. But, they know that their actions
> will be
> judged by their neighbors, and they tend to act
> responsibly.
>
> The owners of the Blue Boat are folks who demand peace
> with
> their neighbors. If you act in ways that bother your
> neighbors,
> they will inform you, and they will do whatever they
> think will be
> accepted as proper, by those of the Blue, to enforce
> any needed
> corrections of your behavior.
>
>
> We know that what we do to others, will set the
> standard, for what
> is done to us.
>
>
> ‘ And it harm none, do as thy wilt ‘ is the accepted
> rule of the Ship.
>
> Those who do harm to others are dwelt with by those
> who were harmed,
> and by those who wish to ensure that such things don’t
> happen again.
>
>
> Very dangerous folks, tend to be very peaceful folks,
> unless provoked.
> That is the nature of the Blue Boat. It is a very safe
> and quiet place.
>
>
> I hope I have answered your question, If not, I will
> be happy to try again.
>
>
> AM
>
>

‘ And it harm none, do as thy wilt ‘, that sounds like it could be a perfect philosophy. And people who are willing to protect themselves and their own with effective measures are the kind of dangerous folks I'd like to have around.

And I've heard rumors that you folks even grow organic vegetables and such on board the Blue Boat. Just how self-sufficient are you?

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