FRIENDLY reminder

[BattlesandDeaths]

If this thread has got anything to do with my rebuke of a well known contributor here then this is totally off target… At NO time did I pass any comment regarding the topic of his thread. The individual concerned set about deleting his own post leaving my earlier comments out of context; he also deleted an earlier example of my true concern which was about his abuse and inappropriate response over an innocuous reply by another member of this forum because it didn’t meet the expectations of the contributor which prompted the innocent guy to delete his comment. My only stated concern was over what effectively was bullying and not for the first time by this individual. To quote from this B&D notice the contributor ‘trolled and degraded’ a non critical response to his post. With an attitude like that no wonder non contributors are apprehensive about making comments.

Therefore my question to B&D: Is bullying acceptable behaviour by anyone, let alone a moderator on this forum?

I believe the individual concerned, having first removed the relevant parts of his post, then set about portraying himself as the victim which led to B&D posting this notice.


While responding to this I acknowledge your overall concern and do think it appropriate to remind members to respect contributors’ work. I have had issue with two members who would more accurately fit the reason for this notice.

Respect…

Luckily, I have access to deleted threads, so I am able to see all of the deleted comments.  The event you are referring to was relatively tame compared to some. 

I actually posted this notice due to one (now former) member who I was forced to ban due to him regularly and consistently posting negative comments.  (I actually had to warn him 7 times before the ban.)  

Banning people is not something I like doing.  (Well, maybe with the exception of the Russian bots.)  Luckily, I don't have to do it very often

We are here to encourage people to explore their talents.  Even I will admit that some of my own artwork or stories aren't the best and some don't even suit my own fancy.  I even have some of my stories from the older forum that I am trying to rewrite because I personally didn't think they were good enough. 

I remember being one of those on the sidelines in the old forum, just sitting on the sidelines watching.  It wasn't until I did a chat/roleplay with another member who really liked how it played out.  He encouraged me to share it.  There are many people here who just look and watch and are too shy, timid or unsure to share their talents because they are afraid of how others will respond.  We need to help them overcome that fear and begin sharing what they can do.