Example of the 'spin' when other posters 'look' like they may make abusive personal attacks.

Subject: RE: BS: This Thread Is Closed!
From: Joe Offer - PM
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 07:17 PM

Sorry, Peter. We routinely close or delete all threads that look like they're going to be an attack on an individual. Yours got deleted before it turned into another slugfest. There was no way it was going to turn out to be a constructive discussion.
As for any thread about gargoyle or Martin Gibson, we don't even think twice. We delete it.
Learn to live with it.
-Joe Offer-

Example of the justification and excuses given when our volunteers themselves indulge in making abusive personal attacks and incite others to follow this example. (This being in reference to the three posts placed earlier at 06.36.


Subject: RE: BS: Can't Refresh A Closed Thread : RE jOhn
From: Joe Offer - PM
Date: 29 Jan 05 - 11:47 PM

Well, gee, Shambles. I thought I was just disagreeing - not making abusive attacks. And even what I said last June that you quoted above - expressing exasperation with your constant whining is not what most normal people would consider to be an abusive attack.

So, I guess the best thing I can do is to continue to ignore you, since it appears I will continue to be in my current position and do my work the best I can, and you will continue to complain about that. Sounds like a stalemate, doesn't it?
-Joe Offer-