Everyone,

I’m concerned with the tone and direction of the forum as a whole. All communities change over time as members come and go, but I don’t like the way people are speaking to one another, treating new members, and letting personal disagreements that start in Off Topic bleed into the rest of the forum.

I spoke privately with some members about the situation. I apologize for any resulting confusion if you weren’t in that group. Please stop fighting with each other. Don’t attack other members, insult them, or accuse them of things you can’t prove. If someone attacks you, please report it to a moderator (a PM including SilverWook, Anchorhead, Moth3r, and me will do). Do not respond in kind. Don’t act as a moderator if you see something you don’t like; report it if necessary.

The mods are discussing the overall forum situation and what to do about it. There will likely be some changes soon. Please be civil in the meantime.

– Jay