Hello, everyone.
The next logical step seems to be nominating a member who supports freedom of speech on the Fungi Forums to submit a PM to key staff members (i.e. Deezer and Mß), seeing as this topic has yet to generate any recognition. For all we know, neither Deezer nor Mß have read this topic, possible reasons for which being too numerous to bother speculating.
Two points:
- The PM should be sent once, by one member only. We do not want to bother staff members; we only wish for the problem to be recognized (along with the reasonable expectation that possible solutions then be given attention).
- The PM should not be a mere link to this topic but a short and concise summary of the problem. It might be worth mentioning Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, and Lizard Dude having left in protest--not as leverage against the staff, saying, "Look, we already lost three members, and we don't want to lose more," but as a simple sign of the problem's significance. For a related Confucian anecdote, click here.
We should agree here upon a member to send this PM. Logically, having started this topic, this member would be Lizard Dude. In his absence, however, someone else needs to step up to the task. The PM should be reviewed and critiqued here before formal submission.
I expect the process to take a few days, during which this topic might be closed, or the staff might even revoke this heinous ban. Anything can happen, but should the unthinkable come about, and this topic be locked with bans imposed upon those who would create more freedom of speech topics, I implore all concerned parties to
send a PM to me. I will regroup and organize our efforts from there.
Lastly, I should mention that--in direct contrast to the three members who have already left--I will be
staying on the Fungi Forums until this problem is solved (and encourage all others to do so, too). Also, could anyone who frequents the chatroom mention whether Glorb, Eclipsed Moon, or Lizard Dude have been online? Even better, could you mention this post and ask them to consider returning?
Thank you.