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Date Posted: 08:51:30 12/09/10 Thu
Author: Valerie
Subject: Re: Time to change things here
In reply to: Stewart 's message, "Time to change things here" on 11:34:17 12/08/10 Wed

For the sake of capping off any further argument on my end, I will just say this and be done with it: Stewart stated in his original post that he saw the need for a moderator. What happens to this board from here on out is HIS decision and whatever that decision is, we must accept it gracefully. This board *does* represent him in some way. I think that fact has been long-forgotten (and by myself, too!).
Most everyone has voiced their opinions and concerns about a moderator or the general future of this board. At this point, we're all just going around and around, saying the exact same thing on either side of this argument.
I'm not going to say anything else on this subject until Stewart himself gives us a clear idea of what he would like to see happen here.

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[> Re: Time to change things here -- LauraG, 17:24:16 12/09/10 Thu

Well, well, well. you ought to know that I couldn't help but have to put in my two cents worth.
I agree with Stewart that topics often get diverted and I for one get frustrated and cease paying attention, while wishing we could get into the topic in more detail.
As much as I have enjoyed my time on this board, there are times when I have felt as though my right to an opinion different from the majority of the members has not been respected. If a moderator would ensure that we could speak openly and honestly within a given set of guidelines I feel we would be more likely to have more authentic discussions.

I also do not feel it is that difficult to begin a new thread when one wants to begin a new topic or has something a bit off topic to mention.

There have been times when it would have been very easy for me to leave the board, but because of connections that have been made, it felt better to “hang in “ and be supportive to those needing it (including myself). Stewart, while I draw the line at drooling, I do believe in you and would like to be able to support you in your quest to continue in your chosen vocation.
I’d also like to check in with others from time to time, but if that is not a direction this board wants to take, I do feel that I can comfortably continue to do that on Facebook.
I would look forward to some direction. I’m a big girl, if in the end it doesn’t serve my needs, I can find other methods of engagement, but if having a moderator provides some direction and guidelines for respectful discourse, then I prefer that to the current situation.


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