Attn Fixer
There were a couple of minor suggested alterations to the 'tightening' proposal that I just want to make sure didn't get lost in the shuffle.
First was the suggestion to make the language a little more clear in the first paragraph. Possible additions (in whatever combination decided) in brackets. Note that these qualifiers are also reflected in the fourth paragraph, so it would be consistent:
¶1: The Bike Racks Forum
The Bike Racks Forum is a read and write forum for all members. It is available solely for [earnest attempts at] resolving [genuine] personal disputes. These may be minor in nature or progressively serious up to and including a perceived violation of the by-laws, provided this perceived violation has not already resulted in the request for a hearing.
Then there was the discussion of changing 'decision' to 'action' in these two paragraphs. Because it really doesn't involve decision making but following mandated procedure:
If any other than designated participants post in the thread, their posts will be deleted without announcement or other public comment. This action may not be contested. Thread participants may PM a Ranger to alert them when this happens but need not otherwise refer to the post. A Ranger will PM the poster and explain that their post was deleted because they are not a designated participant. If a non-designated poster persists in interrupting the thread, they will be confined to (?) for the duration of the discussion.
If two Rangers agree that a thread has been started for frivolous or farcical purposes rather than in the earnest attempt to resolve a genuine dispute, Administrator will notify the participants and move the thread to an appropriate forum where the participants may continue their discussion unimpeded. This action may not be contested.
Fixer's opinions:
1) ...temporary restriction of posting rights to Bike Racks for 24 hours.
2) ...they will be confined OUT of Bike Racks for the duration of the discussion.
Sounds good to me.