I've unstickied the earlier thread because I think that the message has gotten across.




Keep in mind that behind all of our avatars are real people. I didn't see much compassion in that thread at all. And although from the outside, you can say "oh it's just the Internet" - if you've ever been singled-out for rough justice on the webtubes (I have) - it stings baby.



I do think Fedquip is contrite, and the dissolving of his Collective and his public flogging is, seriously folks, punishment enough.



So please, pitchforks down all.



Also, I've already mentioned it in an earlier post - but personal abuse is not acceptable - in public threads, or profile messages. I think we will need to codify this in the guidelines.



Choggie - you are an interesting, and quirky part of this community - but couching abuse in free verse, does not make it more acceptable. Some of the PMs that Fedquip received from you were way over the line.



We're not going to censor anyone - but if we get any complaints, we'll convene a Siftquisition and put some potential actions up for a vote.