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.