[OldTee]

I want to echo what VaSteve wrote, to somewhat the same degree. My engine is out, the car rests on borrowed wheels and I think everyone had a good time at my engine drop. Without Dorki this would not have happened. I am glad to see it back on line and I think Charle and Geoff are due a great deal of thanks.

As for what caused the pause, I must say I was asleep, and was not reviewing all the posts and thereby did not pick up on the controversy and won't comment. I will say from my experience with another board I was responsible for had somewhat the same problems. I had to pull the plug and was lambasted for it.

I think it is understood that Charlie and Geoff and the other long term members have created a community. Defined as a group of people residing in the same local and under the same government and in this case with the same interests. The operable word here is "government." Without organization there is no community and without some government or 'rules' there is only chaos. It is the nature of things where differing opinions and goals collide.

As far as thick skin is concerned, it should not be necessary. A person should be permitted to ask dumb questions and not be called down, nor should motives be questioned. "Just the facts, Mam!"

Am I for censorship? No, not really. Am I for organization and order? The answer is yes.

This board is the private property of those who created it for the benefit of those who use it. We are invited guests and we should behave like guests, with manners, and care for others. Off the soap box!

To Charlie and Geoff and others doing the managing, thank you and you own nobody an apoligy or explanation for your decisions. When we get out of hand, "call us down" preferably in private and remove the posts.

John Lewis
ARF