I totally agree with the points you make Russ. Suspending forum members is absolutely the LAST thing I want to do. And I will always give good warning that that is imminent before I take that action. But eventually things get so out of hand that I am forced to do that. But I don't take these flare ups personally. And suspensions are rarely permanent. After an indefinate cooling off period I will reinstate members .... even if they don't like me much any more As I said I don't take it personally.

I just wish people could control their behavior or simply ignore postings that they can't trust themselves to respond to in a civil manner. In other words simply act like mature adults.

These forums just aren't the place to make obnoxious statements that end up offending and upsetting a large number of people here, not just those they were aimed at. Plus it results in other valid discussion being overwhelmed by vitriolic tirades.

Having said that let me buy you all a virtual drink and toast to a great future on the forums together.




[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 11-13-2009).]