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[GaryWilcox]

Since the beginning of this thread there have been changes made to this site….bending and compromising…and this is how I see the way it has turned out…

The rules weren't changed all that much. We just clarified some things. Talked about our needs. Responded to member concerns. And that's SOP, too. Jinn made me a SuperModerator so that TG and I could police each other equally. We brought in some new Moderators to help us out. We clarified how to handle concerns with the SuperModerators, to try and motivate people to resolve their conflicts with us through Jinn rather than having to 'read about it in the newspapers', so to speak.

What's not mentioned is that we nailed down specific protocols about dealing with CoC Violations. And that we did it in the chatroom, right in front of present members. We accepted input and on a few occasions asked for input, and got some great assistance. To those few present, thank you for your assistance.

In trying to do this job, I've found ways to handle different crises better for the community. I've evolved a bit. Will the new resolutions pass muster with everyone? Hell, no. For my part, our continual process to improve things and protect this community has been a nasty, drag out fight, with occasional thank you's from those I try to help. And the occasional opportunity for me to be my silly, trivial self in between putting out fires.

I've been called a 'tyrant' in this thread. Attacked not for what I did, because attacking me is a way to carry on a previous grudge with BDSM TourGuide. Accused of wielding godlike powers irresponsibly. Subtly accused of censorship... and generally, not having the forum's best interests at heart.

At this time I would like to point out that many of you never apologized for treating myself and TG with less respect and dignity than you demand from us, and profess to have for each other.

But, on the other hand, one or two of you actually thanked us. And some of you evolved a bit, too, in your understanding of what my intentions are and who I am, and lightened up on TG as well, putting aside some old grudges... I hope we are moving on and working together.

Those of you who tried to understand our position (particularly in the chatroom) and offered suggestions and constructive criticism of our work (Lord Douche, LordTaylor, and a pre-Mod redEva come to mind), pat yourselves on the back that you accomplished change by talking to us and openly expressing concerns as our peers and friends.