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Thank you for putting this up. Some of the threads have been a little… rowdy.
And as much as I like talking about politics, this is not the place for it.

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Hope it’s not too late to cancel the traveling Mariachi band…

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Not following…

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Nick, I agree (“not following”).
At first I was taken aback w/your post. Upon reread and thinking about it.

  1. Within the forum system critical opinions can be aired. 2. Do not use outside the “forum system” to discuss/contact Firecrown Media employees.

In the military it’s called, go up the chain of command. Rather poor to go to the CEO when you have never even contacted your supervisor. Only; when you have walked the ladder of supervision and given everyone a chance to correct (whatever), IMHO, only then CEO contact is needed. endmrw0605251001

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:clap:
Glad to see this post, Nick.

  1. I generally avoid political discussion, as the doctor wants me to watch my blood pressure :grin:
  2. As someone in your position on another internet forum and who has been harassed outside that form, I absolutely support your position!
    :clap:
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I think that means “it’s the way it should be” :wink:

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Sometimes it’s hard to follow Zug’s sense of humor. I thought maybe he meant he was taking the Mariachi band to headquarters to contact the staff…???

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I thought he was referring to the folks that were doing emailing outside the forum, which is what Nick was asking to stop. Thus Zug said…hope it’s not too late… endmrw0608252308

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