Based on observations and unsolicited feedback from the members at large, the rangers have decided to suspend the posting rights of halplm and Sauronsfinger from the Symposium for a period of two weeks.
While there has been no one instance that has warranted such suspension of posting rights, the overall behavior of these two and the disruption to the board leaves us with no choice. They have both been asked repeatedly by the members and rangers to consider the rest of the board and desist, but have failed to comply.
Their posting behavior of late has amounted to nothing more than two people taking over multiple threads with their arguments, and making it very difficult for the rest of the board to carry on any kind of fruitful discussion.
This measure is not being taken in the hopes that any kind of resolution will come of this, but merely to give the rest of the board some peace from the endless arguments.
Halplm and Sauronsfinger are free to use the rest of the board. However, if the arguments and disruptive behavior continues to the other forums, further action will be taken.
The rangers have avoided doing this as much as possible and have tried to send warnings and advice, but we have been essentially forced to act on behalf of the board. The amount of complaints and feedback from the membership has been too great to ignore.
The suspensions are effective immediately and will last until 4:00 pm EST 6 February 2009.