It's pretty clear that there has been a lot of tension on the forums over the last few days and I'd really like to put an end to it. While vigorous debate is encouraged, things have gone beyond that. I'm open to suggestions as to how to resolve this and I would encourage people to let me know.
To Sean: I'm really sorry this happened just as you were starting out. I'm really impressed with your contributions to the forums. I think people need to recognize what an asset you are here.
As well, you've been apologetic publicly, which sure isn't an easy thing to do, and made it clear that you're trying to move past this incident.
I'm sorry that I did not give you clear guidelines about being a moderator, and I'm working on putting something together. But basically, there's a pretty laissez-faire attitude as long as people aren't flaming - so, all moderators should be using their moderator powers sparingly. It's really all about helping the members.
To Grace: I understand completely why you and several others felt hurt, and then silenced.
The forums welcome both women and men. The forums also tolerate all opinions. I think you know me well enough to know these aren't just empty words, but I really mean them.
Needless to say, your contributions to the forums are great and have been for a long time. I should have made you a moderator a long time ago and I apologize for not doing that.
To both Grace and Sean: Please do stay on as active members and as moderators of the forums. I don't think either of you realize how much members here look up to you. Sharing your thoughts, expertise and opinions not only helps the members, but also thousands of people each month who "lurk" but don't join.
To Sean: I'm really sorry this happened just as you were starting out. I'm really impressed with your contributions to the forums. I think people need to recognize what an asset you are here.
As well, you've been apologetic publicly, which sure isn't an easy thing to do, and made it clear that you're trying to move past this incident.
I'm sorry that I did not give you clear guidelines about being a moderator, and I'm working on putting something together. But basically, there's a pretty laissez-faire attitude as long as people aren't flaming - so, all moderators should be using their moderator powers sparingly. It's really all about helping the members.
To Grace: I understand completely why you and several others felt hurt, and then silenced.
The forums welcome both women and men. The forums also tolerate all opinions. I think you know me well enough to know these aren't just empty words, but I really mean them.
Needless to say, your contributions to the forums are great and have been for a long time. I should have made you a moderator a long time ago and I apologize for not doing that.
To both Grace and Sean: Please do stay on as active members and as moderators of the forums. I don't think either of you realize how much members here look up to you. Sharing your thoughts, expertise and opinions not only helps the members, but also thousands of people each month who "lurk" but don't join.
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