Punaweb Flamewars

[freestate]

This post is an appeal to Rob to unlock the thread on cyberharassment.

While nobody is much interested in

"you are!"
"No, YOU ARE!!"

Not very enlightening; however what has transpired and now has become a law enforcement issue outside the web originated on Punaweb.

I think it only serves the community to be aware what can happen on online forums even here in "Paradise".

This isn't a court of law and pointing out someone's own blog and illustrations they actively publish on the Internet isn't exactly character assassination.

Rob, if someone is attacking another person that is not allowed on Punaweb its understandable but if members are simply pointing out an issue I think it only helps the community to see for themselves what can happen.

Maybe just remind folks that attacks and name calling are not allowed?

Otherwise that post will scroll down and disappear and we can all pretend this issue didn't start here on friendly Punaweb.

In lieu of unlocking the thread how about a "sticky" reminding the Punaweb community of the possibility that online issues can and have spilled over into the real world.

[Rob Tucker]

To start with I will repeat my posting on the "Cyber harrassment allegations" topic:

As Moderator I am okay with Tiffany posting her request for information and would prefer people communicate with her directly. However, it is my policy that former members that have been banned are not to be dissected here on Punaweb. They are not here to defend themselves and I don't want them back.

I may have to amend that policy soon as I understand two former members are facing charges in court for behavior similar to what led to their being banned on Punaweb. We will see what the Trib brings up when it occurs.

Assume the best and ask questions.

Punaweb moderator

Now if our current members could adhere to Punaweb's rules that would be okay. The topic itself is local and topical. But I am not going to tolerate a repeat of the flame wars and I do not allow dissection of people who are not able to represent themselves here. So the Tom Lackey/KathyH subject (which I do have unstated opinions on) will have to play out in another venue. It seems that our court system has taken it up.

Assume the best and ask questions.

Punaweb moderator