My two knuts

[pippin_999]

Speaking  for myself alone:

Tom said:

>>As for the ban on Cindy, yes, I disagree with it, and
yes, I'm trying to get it dealt with. And no, I don't
see the point in dropping it just yet, as I have yet
to hear a satisfying explanation for why it happened.


But you want me to just *let it go?* To what end? For 
whose benefit?<<

If the purpose of a group is community, then what benefit can 
possibly result from pressing an issue past the point  where 
people feel alienated? 

 I won't say I've never lost sight of that myself 
(cough*vampires*cough). But there's an alternative. Make your 
argument to the best of your ability, and let people decide for 
themselves whether to believe you. Let events take their course.  
The consequences will speak for themselves. 

If the consequences bear you out, then  everyone will be able to 
see that you were right and the other guys were wrong. You will 
have the great personal pleasure of nobly refraining from saying 
"I told you so." Your reputation for wisdom and restraint will 
increase to Dumbledorian proportions. People will be begging 
for your advice on how to put things right again and prevent 
further screwups in the future. All without any pressure at all. 

And if the unfortunate consequences  do not materialize, well, 
that's all the better, isn't it?

Tom said:

>>She didn't screw with polls. She didn't stalk or threaten 
anyone.<<

Are you just stating a presumption here? Or do you know who's 
doing this stuff?

Pippin