SuiGeneris Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:25 pm
Anchor, Mar 17 2010, 10:28 AM
QUOTE (Paul @ Mar 17 2010, 08:17 PM)
QUOTE (Nebula @ Mar 16 2010, 11:29 PM)
QUOTE (MP3 @ Mar 16 2010, 05:26 AM)
QUOTE (Paul @ Mar 16 2010, 07:53 AM)
I would say after initial anger, dismay and sadness, this forum could be one of two things. A place to move on (it would be best to ignore trouble makers, infiltrations and so on...we will do our best to deal with them...dont take the bait) or a chance to show that the folks who pull the strings over at PA got things a bit wrong somewhat and could have done with a bit of a change.
Either way while we are here just do what we do so just enjoy it, move forwards and enjoy the amazing spectrum of knowkledge and insights offered by our members.
P
I'm in favour of just letting the place develop naturally. It'll find an identity. Opinions are great, but steering, maybe not so much. Steering along the lines of personal bias was one of the huge problems in Avalon's downfall.
I'd love to see letting the members take this place where their interactions takes it.
I cringe at "we'd like", or "we're supposed to be about...". Who is we in those made up examples. We is the steering committee. Already been some rubbing up against, and not in the nice way over perceived control attempts.
While still smarting from a big ugly one, which proceeds unimpeded.
My .02 cents, for a change, instead of 3,333.33 (Hi Susan)
I concur w/u MP3. We are all growing this baby, so to say. We are all smart and can see and discern if anyone tries to make trouble or infiltrate against the wishes and good of ALL.
Thats fine but by allowing them in you are compromising the security of your own computer and all the details stored therein. Do you still want them around??
P
This last statement is somewhat alarmist and I wish to add a perspective.
On a text based forum such as this, the only security threat represented to the members is by the links (active content) that they click on which are directed to off-site locations and that are found inside peoples posts - or very occasionally within the adverts.