Re: Member Geno's Suspension!
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:37 pm
Hello All Members, Fellow Administrators, Moderators and Guests!
I wish to thank everyone who posted and/or voted on this subject. Many of your comments made it clear that there was fear of Geno’s return, some members even announcing that they would resign if Geno returned to FF. Others were wholly in support of Geno’s return. Yet others demonstrated a genuine desire to give Geno a chance to prove himself... to prove that his apology was sincere, that he could be a peaceful and contributing member of this very friendly and close community that has grown together under the FF banner. Well, if you’re wondering, I fell squarely into the last group.
As I mentioned on another post either here or on one of the other boards, FF Management was going to make a decision on whether or not to reinstate Geno early, taking into account the comments above and the poll results. I was confident that FF management would have reinstated Geno after serving half of his 30 day suspension provided that he would be on a limited access posting probation, and be watched closely by our moderators during this probationary period. That is no doubt what FF administration would have announced this weekend.
A few hours ago, I received information from sources that are 100% reliable. There is absolutely no doubt as to the veracity of the information that I received. I have agreed to protect my sources and to not go into detail as to the information that I received, but it is very troubling to me, and I have spent the last few hours pondering this matter before coming to this decision. I do not make this decision lightly, or out of any malice. I’d be lying if I said that I was not influenced by the comments above, especially the statements of resignations being tendered if Geno returned to this board, but, in the final analysis, that is not the ultimate reason for my decision as FF’s Head Administrator, and I take full responsibility for this decision.
A crucial part of Geno’s suspension being reduced to 30 days was his apology to Paul as well as all of the other persons and groups who were insulted by his famous flame post on FF. Well, Geno may have said the words, but he did not mean them. The information that I have obtained makes it clear that Geno has not changed his hatred for Paul. I can only assume that, if a major part of his apology is insincere, we cannot rely upon the rest of it. So, in light of this information, Geno’s apology is worthless. Geno also agreed to be civil on FF, if his ban was lifted. The information that I have demonstrates an obvious intention to skirt this restriction by encouraging others to disrupt this board on his behalf. Again, this demonstrates not only an insincerity, but an untrustworthiness on Geno behalf. Together, it is a mixture for disaster.
I hope that you have all come to know me as a fair person, slow to anger, but, when pushed, someone who does not suffer fools gladly. I have anguished over this decision more than many of you can know, because I really, really wanted to prove that everyone can get along in a mature, adult, but fun-filled, community. That was my true desire all along, and we will achieve it... but sadly without Geno.
Terms of reinstatement were set, a second chance was provided on the understanding that it would be the last chance. An apology and a promise to act civilly were delivered in word, but not in spirit. Those words were to cover the deception that lurked in their shadows. Accordingly, the terms of reinstatement were NOT met. It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that Geno is hereby banned for life from the Femme Fatalities message board effective immediately
Bluestone
for FF Administration
I wish to thank everyone who posted and/or voted on this subject. Many of your comments made it clear that there was fear of Geno’s return, some members even announcing that they would resign if Geno returned to FF. Others were wholly in support of Geno’s return. Yet others demonstrated a genuine desire to give Geno a chance to prove himself... to prove that his apology was sincere, that he could be a peaceful and contributing member of this very friendly and close community that has grown together under the FF banner. Well, if you’re wondering, I fell squarely into the last group.
As I mentioned on another post either here or on one of the other boards, FF Management was going to make a decision on whether or not to reinstate Geno early, taking into account the comments above and the poll results. I was confident that FF management would have reinstated Geno after serving half of his 30 day suspension provided that he would be on a limited access posting probation, and be watched closely by our moderators during this probationary period. That is no doubt what FF administration would have announced this weekend.
A few hours ago, I received information from sources that are 100% reliable. There is absolutely no doubt as to the veracity of the information that I received. I have agreed to protect my sources and to not go into detail as to the information that I received, but it is very troubling to me, and I have spent the last few hours pondering this matter before coming to this decision. I do not make this decision lightly, or out of any malice. I’d be lying if I said that I was not influenced by the comments above, especially the statements of resignations being tendered if Geno returned to this board, but, in the final analysis, that is not the ultimate reason for my decision as FF’s Head Administrator, and I take full responsibility for this decision.
A crucial part of Geno’s suspension being reduced to 30 days was his apology to Paul as well as all of the other persons and groups who were insulted by his famous flame post on FF. Well, Geno may have said the words, but he did not mean them. The information that I have obtained makes it clear that Geno has not changed his hatred for Paul. I can only assume that, if a major part of his apology is insincere, we cannot rely upon the rest of it. So, in light of this information, Geno’s apology is worthless. Geno also agreed to be civil on FF, if his ban was lifted. The information that I have demonstrates an obvious intention to skirt this restriction by encouraging others to disrupt this board on his behalf. Again, this demonstrates not only an insincerity, but an untrustworthiness on Geno behalf. Together, it is a mixture for disaster.
I hope that you have all come to know me as a fair person, slow to anger, but, when pushed, someone who does not suffer fools gladly. I have anguished over this decision more than many of you can know, because I really, really wanted to prove that everyone can get along in a mature, adult, but fun-filled, community. That was my true desire all along, and we will achieve it... but sadly without Geno.
Terms of reinstatement were set, a second chance was provided on the understanding that it would be the last chance. An apology and a promise to act civilly were delivered in word, but not in spirit. Those words were to cover the deception that lurked in their shadows. Accordingly, the terms of reinstatement were NOT met. It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that Geno is hereby banned for life from the Femme Fatalities message board effective immediately
Bluestone
for FF Administration
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