I'm a strong believer in "arguments can eventually work themselves out amongst mature adults". And for a decade it has worked [mostly] without issue. I just looked at the accounts database, and there has only been 2 other suspended members with more than 10 posts.

However, lately, too many people have been playing keyboard commando, and on the flip side of the coin too many people have been flying off the handle at the drop of a hat.

If people can remain calm enough so that when they see something that irks them, instead of firing off an even more inflammatory response, instead take a deep breath, go make a cup of coffee or have fun with the family, and then later come back and perhaps if they still feel its warranted, post a reasoned and intelligent response.

I hope that with "the great cleaning" we can return to the type of helpful and friendly forum membership that I've been proud to talk about at Expo - one that doesn't actually *need* AVS-style moderation. It may have become necessary in this circumstance, but let's not make it necessary again.

In future,

1) If you have a concern about the direction that a thread is taking, don't post about it - PM or email me and I'll take a look at it. Soon enough there will be additional moderators you can also contact.

2) If you have a problem with a member, again don't post - PM or email me. Include specifics of what the problem is. Throughout this recent event I heard privately from only 3 members about a certain other member. Smoke makes it easier to find the fire.

Finally, anyone marked as "suspended" is not permanently banned, but must request reinstatement privately.