Hi Tony. I agree with what you said, but to ask the membership to 'simply behave' might work in a utopian world , but the reality of the human condition throughout time, has always included contention & then unfortunately war, and the reason rules & laws are enacted to hopefully curb the later. I still stand by my opinion that this could have all been all avoided long ago if only the Synthzone 'rules of conduct' were enforced and acted on following repeated warnings of a permanent ban for future infractions. Tony, curious how you moderate your forum?
Scott


Scott.....I know how you feel and you are correct about the rules of conduct...they are what guides us through the endless problems in the world....Myself, on my forum
would not tolerate any disrespect or verbal abuse to other members, I first give the abuser 2 weeks ban for 1st offence, 4 weeks ban for 2nd and the full Monty after that...
a permanent ban is sometimes needed to control the respect, dignity and decorum of the forum....I have 3,485 active members and don't have these type problems with verbal abuse or disrespect toward other members of the forum....I take pride in it being more like family and friends than strangers with something in common. There is no reason that the forum members can't get along with each other and respect and share other than the fact that THEY DON"T WANT TO....and if that is the case, leave these members to their on demise. Thanks for asking...
TR

[This message has been edited by Tony Rome (edited 09-29-2007).]