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Stickiness

by footpad (Abbot)
on Jul 15, 2001 at 09:56 UTC ( [id://96833]=monkdiscuss: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??

People who do unpleasant things have, at times, described their experiences with misgivings.

While I am grateful for the privilege of helping keeping our favorite hangout as clean as possible, I have just gone through a rather difficult clean-up process. Those of you that've been paying attention know what I'm referring to. Those that don't, well, you're not missing much.

My point is: While I've not edited the content of the NIQ's, I have edited their titles. Certain monks should take note: I will not accept or stand by while individual monks are targeted for personal choices. You may discuss directions, ideas, and areas that confuse you, but I (personally) will not support anyone that targets an individual for any reason. I apologize in advance if this is an abuse of jantorial power, however, I feel very strongly about it and did receive a limited amount of support in private quarters.

I guess what I'm saying is that everyone that replied to that thread should note that your node titles may have been edited. I did it and I would probably do it again.

I apologize if that offends, however, please note that I did not touch titles that were impersonal and (imho) more professional.

Let me put it this way. I take my recently granted responsibilities extremely seriously. That means I will not accept unprofessional or asinine behavior from those that should already know better. You all know (or should, at the very least) that I am an advocate for the clueless, the newbie, and the learning. However, there comes a point when one draws the line. I did so, verified it, and then acted.

Forgive me if I acted out of line. However, if I have stepped over my bounds, then please help me understand how you'd rather I handled things. I look forward to your feedback.

--f

P.S. If I missed a node, please let me know. I did my best, but I am (after all) only human.

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Re: Stickiness
by chromatic (Archbishop) on Jul 15, 2001 at 11:23 UTC
    For what it's worth, footpad suggested the idea to all of the janitors at once, and requested feedback. Everyone who offered an opinion (to my knowledge) supported his action. You are welcome to disagree with the action, but I will personally vouch for the fact that footpad saw an awkward situation, came up with a plan that neither rewrites history nor substantially changes the messages presented, and sought feedback from his peers.

    A bonus thought for everyone who had to wade through that last sentence: the janitors have the power not only to erase people's words, but to change them. This is never an easy decision, and several of the servants have mentioned the burden. "Heavy on the head weighs a crown." We're doing the best we know how to do. (It's Sunday morning here, you get a sermon.)

    Now go out and be good to each other. Encourage the kind of behavior you want to see. Move ahead.

Re: Stickiness
by adamsj (Hermit) on Jul 15, 2001 at 18:23 UTC
    The truly brave are soft and heart and eyes,
    And feel for what their duty bids them do.

    --Byron, Marino Faliero

Re: Stickiness
by scottstef (Curate) on Jul 15, 2001 at 18:35 UTC
    Thank you, that thread should have never been allowed to get that far out of hand.

    "The social dynamics of the net are a direct consequence of the fact that nobody has yet developed a Remote Strangulation Protocol." -- Larry Wall

Re: Stickiness
by theharry (Sexton) on Jul 15, 2001 at 22:26 UTC
    FWIW, thank you (and all the kind folks who do the things that keep this place pleasant) for the time, effort and thoughtfullness.

    theharry

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