I rarely agree with you, but on this I do agree in respect to pinging people who are unlikely to appreciate the invitation. In the context of our shared experiences here together, the many past threads, so much water under the bridge, it is predictable that for the opposition party such an invitation would be unwanted, and so it would be judicious to let people make up their own minds about participation.
However, having said that, I believe many folks here are not being their normal selves, and do not have it worked out yet what the new “anti-bashing” rule really means in practice. Without unambiguous evidence to the contrary, I would presume innocence of motive by all parties. It will lower folk’s blood pressure, hopefully discourage an unhealthy hypersensitivity, and contribute greatly to the common good.
Peace,
SR
Ditto. And also, perhaps let any list to be oft repeated be of those whose inclusion is not preemptive on the part of the poster, but rather by the solicitation and subscription of potential respondents (as has usually been practiced).
With cordial regards --