Hi again, everyone.
Some new information has surfaced, leading me to wonder if this problem isn't entirely as big as originally perceived. It seems members who normally maintain contact with Deezer and MEGAߥTE (and other staff) have not seen them since sometime before the creation of this topic. In light of this, it seems more likely that staff members have simply yet to be made aware of the problem.
As previously mentioned, until we have confirmed key staff members' awareness of the situation, please do not leave the Fungi Forums. Though it is your freedom to do so, and I will acknowledge and keep track of your absence--please understand that it really does no good at this point. If, however, we receive word
directly from staff that goes against free speech, let us reconsider.
The first step towards awareness is the PM. MushroomJunkie, have you written it yet? The task is still up for grabs; if nobody has posted a workable PM within 24 hours, I'll compose one myself and ask for input here. We can begin rounding up a list of signatures in the meantime. So... if you stand for free speech, and you trust others who also stand for free speech to accurately communicate your beliefs in the PM we will compose,
please say something to that effect now. We will add your name. You may, of course, also wait until seeing and agreeing upon the beliefs laid out in the PM once it is finalized.
Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, and Lizard Dude should have their names added as well--not in support of the PM but in recognition of their absence. If communication with any of these members through alternative outlets can be achieved, we may also add their names to the "in support of" section.
Next, I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me through private messaging or otherwise. Your information has greatly contributed to the organization of this cause.
And lastly, it would make sense at this point to make a request for the moderator who locked the
TMK Votes thread in General Chat to make his or herself known. Please either reply to this thread or send a PM my way. In the case of the latter, I will keep our communications under my hat.
Thank you again.