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Not really Kat, it's all part and parcel with the general attitude and conduct of those currently in control. There is a general disregard for morals and respect of the users. It is so rapant that it reflects back on others like yourself. Your experience is nothing more than a different chapter in the same book.Much of what occurred is well hidden. It only comes to light when others have had enough of the BS and speak out. More often than not, people feel it is hopeless to stand up against the bullies and simply move on, so this never comes to light either.
I can't count the number of people who sent me PM over there thanking me for taking a stand, feeling bad about the unjustified persecution, both staff and members, expressing having experienced the same abuse.
Someone with the powers found out because I made reference to all the complaints and support I got in PM's and those posts disappeared shortly after.
Someone is very skillful at covering their tracks, with fog and misdirection.
The fact that you are an outspoken person yet as VP have no access to many controls says a lot. I'm thinking someone doesn't want you to know the truth. Deniability puts you in a save corner and gives you some immunity when the shit does hit the fan. Keeping you in the dark also affords them with a reputable person saying things are not what they seem and make it viable.
If your position as VP gives no more of a voice than that of a puppet perhaps it's time you too stepped further out of the box they created.
 

That is catchy, may I reuse it?

@AngelinaBelle, odd and inexplicable. Motive for ones actions and conduct towards others has long been an unanswerable query. Why is a bully a bully? Why do normally calm and rational people swarm a victim while others assist?

I can assure you no one but I have access to my computer.
So yeah who knows? With logs and records that can be easily altered or deleted without leaving a trace there is no clear answer.

You too? Seems to be the theme of the month.

FWIW I took the "I want" as a demand also and seems to be confirmed by her using Arantors not wishing to do it to justify her requesting the same from SMF mod'ers what she finds acceptable. Commonly known as playing one off against the other.
Personally I like the original plan of you guys creating YOUR vision, what's important for the creativity is that it meets your needs and desires, not others.

@Arantor - condolences

yes I did but the more I thought about it the more it appeared to sound like sour grapes so I removed it. That and it was a year of torment by one individual with several who jumped on the band wagon that I'd rather forget. For many all they would have to do is take their blinders off and visit their site to see "civil manners" has gone down the civic toilet.

It's strange how a current situation unrelated to the great war is very similar. I guess the mentality of the school yard bully never changes from generation to generation. Face to face they are a coward, yet behind the keyboard they display the bravado of a swarming juvenile crowd. Gang Bangers I think the term is.

Only these guys use verbal attacks (word games and show a skill of twisting what a person says I have not seen since the Gestapo interrogations) and manipulation of facts and records to hide their deeds.

Fortunately as far as the consortium is concerned they have withdrawn support for this years R&D grant of $75,000.00 and have moved on. Since my bypass I have been relieved of several key positions but continue to work on my other passion, riding and flying. And when not doing either, reading this forum is good therapy and keeps the grey matter active. :cool:

Personally I like pages of checkable boxes. (Edited) To me, It's all about admin choices. The only other alternative I see is a ON/OFF button if its the check box you don't like.