RAT BASTARD FRIDAY
Who's the bane of YOUR existence? Surely there's someone who pisses you off in such a huge way that it merits flogging, at least. 'Round here, we call that person a
RAT BASTARD. Who is the person you most want to rip a new asshole for whatever reason? Go ahead - now's your chance to put them on blast. Start commenting, and have fun gettin' your hate on - and out. IP logging is off and anonymous commenters WERE welcome, but I've had to disable it since I've gotten six tons of bullshit spam comments lately. Sorry about that.
Go on - vent your spleen...
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Email me your thoughts, feelings, and suggestions for where we can go from here regarding policy, rules/guidelines, etc. I think everything as it is works very well, but if you want my feedback or scrutiny you're welcome to ask me for it and I will be fair. Then again, you already knew that.
Let's come to an agreement on things before announcing this to the other members, that way all ducks are in a row before we're both involved. Having created, moderated, and maintained several communities before, I have years of experience - as well as having worked for LJ on the
The fact is, some members have said they think everything's great, and I may be over-reacting. Usually, after each of these brouhahas, I end up deciding the same. During the brouhahas, I question everything, and obviously the effect has been cumulative, because of my reaching out to you today. I think what I need to do is not make any quick decisions as a result of upset.
Since the angst always comes after a banning announcement, I see two choices:
1. disable comments, because the posts are meant to be "informative", not soliciting debate;
2. create an archive post, to which members may refer, and not announce more prominently than that.
or, I've just thought of another option,
3. grow a thicker skin and not read the comments to the announcement posts. That is probably the best choice.
I will try these other options. That said, I will be starting grad school in about two months, and there is a very good possibility I will come to again for the more calm reason of my availability. Please stay available, because I do want you as an option. I just need to see if I can resolve this problem on my own. I hope you don't begrudge me my indecision.
In the mean time, steady as she goes!