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Granny Magda
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Message 24 of 191 (451008)
01-25-2008 2:39 PM
Reply to: Message 23 by Phat
01-25-2008 12:04 PM


Percy writes:
Discussion in this thread is fine.
I that case, I would like to add my two cents worth. I think that Percy has every right to be angry, but I also think that these "Night of the Long Knives" style suspensions have gone too far. What exactly has Brennakimi done to deserve suspension? Or Iceage? Or Jar of all people? The whole thing has left a nasty taste in my mouth, and I've only been here two months. No wonder some long time members are upset.
If you want to suspend people Percy, that is your decision, but I don't think it will help, quite the reverse. With respect, I'm asking you to reverse the suspensions, with the possible exception of Amen, who seems to have only himself to blame. I know that my voice counts for very little, but I just felt that I had to go on record. I hope that this whole thing can be resolved.
Peace.

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Granny Magda
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Message 151 of 191 (451917)
01-29-2008 7:43 AM
Reply to: Message 142 by molbiogirl
01-28-2008 10:47 PM


Re: Indisensable liberties aren't for sale
Molbiogirl writes:
brenna, Ringo, Omni, Dan, jar -- am I forgetting anyone?
I'm afraid so. Iceage, NWR, Berberry and the new guy, Faust. Sidelined volunteered for extinction. NJ and Purple Dawn are both inactive, of their own volition. I'm not saying that all these people are blameless, just that their suspensions seem over the top and the resignations seem avoidable.
It seems clear to me that most members have no problem with Percy's decision about moderation. Many support it. No-one has insurmountable objections to the new moderation regime. I have no such objections, having always regarded the moderation here as fair. If Percy wants to re-organise it, it is not my place to criticise.
What does concern people is the purge of members, with no explanation given in the suspensions thread. At the moment, the bad atmosphere surrounding this issue is standing in the way of the harmonious forum that we all want. Providing an explanation of exactly why people have been suspended, in the appropriate thread, as per normal practice might be a good start in dispelling the bad blood.

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Granny Magda
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Message 181 of 191 (456150)
02-15-2008 7:04 PM
Reply to: Message 177 by Admin
02-15-2008 3:44 PM


Re: The Internet is a Big Place
Everyone is raising good points, but I have just reached my limit, and I'm no longer emotionally able to continue carrying the majority of the load while getting abused for it.
Then let's all draw a line under this whole sorry mess. I have made my feelings clear about the suspensions, there is no need to repeat them, save to add that I am sorry to see nator and Trixie leave the site. I have tried to change your mind Percy, as have others, and we have clearly failed! If you choose to reverse suspensions at some later date, then I would welcome that, but if not, that is just the way it is, so let that be an end to it. This is your site and I respect that.
I'm sure that quite a few people are sorry to see their buddies go, but the fact is, most of those folks can still be found on-line, elsewhere. My advice to anyone who is peeved is; Google and ye shall find. Flouncing out of EvC in a huff isn't going to solve anything.
Where people have voiced disagreement with you Percy, it has almost always been because they shared your desire to make EvC a better place to debate. I too want to see this, because this is a great site. Anyone who doubts that the debates in this forum have a real impact should look at this post;
marcosll writes:
First of all Razd your knolwedge on evolution is outstanding.
I have read the entire thread and your posts have been extremely eye-opening and logical.
I was about 50-50 split between evolution and creation but after reading your posts I'm a lot more convinced about evolution.
For what it's worth, you have my full support in your continued efforts to make EvC a quality forum.
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Changed end of URL from "m=53#51" to "m=51#51". Having those two numbers the same insures that the link will work well for all members page setups.

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