Quote Originally Posted by emily_b111_841604 View Post
Given the thread hasnt reached the 24 hour mark, it would have been a courageous decision, and proven my point.
Applying forum rules is all subjective. Just like a referee/umpire "interprets" the rules to favor the home team generally.

In my past threads there have been unflattering comments in my direction, and I'm ok with that. But they weren't edited. The posters were not disciplined. It seemed to be alright, when i was on the receiving end.
Imagine my surprise, when i received an official warning on the last thread i posted on. I was tame in comparison.

There is no consistency in the application, and if there were, this forum would become a barren environment.

There seems to be a consensus, that too many threads have been shut down that are generating talk. Yes there are rules, but there need to be a liberal and consistent interpretation.
The current hostile environment in this forum, where the axe is always moments away, needs to change.

Lets make it democratic, and have a poll on this issue???
I didn't want to do this but I will. You do not who had their posts deleted or were infracted. I don't discuss such things with individuals because it would be unprofessional. So stop acting like it's all about you, it isn't.

I gave you the benefit of the doubt with this thread because you raised some good points but now you alone have ruined it for yourself by turning what started out to be an ok discussion into a toxic mix of negative commentary and a personal attack against me. So since it's now tipped over into forum rule violations it therefore will be closed. I strongly suggest for your own benefit that you don't start a poll or it will end badly for yourself.

The only hostile environment being created on this forum are members such as yourself. Until recently few threads were closed down unless they were necro'd. So what does that say? It seems too many people are blaming me or others for their own failings and behaviour. You aren't the only one but since you wanted this in public I'm sorry to say I've singled you out. Not something I like doing but you brought this on yourself.

There is far too much flaming, trolling, insults and instigation (something you are guilty of Emily, you argue you haven't but trust me I've contributed to forums for nigh on 10 years and I can spot a trouble maker a mile off) going on this forum. Now I'm going to make it very clear to everyone. Show some respect to me and the community or I will start getting harsher. I've already started with some and I will continue to do so.

Thank you