This thread was split from the Talk-to-a-Ranger thread by Jnyusa, Wed. 18 Nov 05
Well, I see another group has started a mock thread in Bike Racks.
As I said the last time, I think this is an inappropriate use of the forum, which I think is a valuable potential asset to all b77 members. It was set up as a place where people who had genuine board issues to resolve could go to sincerely attempt to resolve them with the protections that talking in public affords over PM.
As I said the last time, I think using the Bike Racks for mock resolutions has a chance of harming the usefulness of the forum for members who really need to use it, who are feeling upset and vulnerable and want their issues to be treated seriously.
There is no reason the people who went to the moot couldn't start a fun thread in any other appropriate forum. Their free expression or ability to have fun on the board would not be restricted in the least by respecting the intent for that forum and the reasons it was set up as it was.
I think the Charter is clear as to what the Bike Racks should be used for, and I think on that basis the thread should be moved to an appropriate forum and on that basis a Ranger has the authority to PM the participants, explain that to them and move the thread.
I trust no one will take umbrage at me calmly expressing my opinion here.