[Andrew]

Thank you to the calm voices of reason. Seriously--we appreciate it.

Stefan, I took a deep breath before responding to this. I realize you are upset and, for that, I am sorry. Also, for that, I choose not to take offense at your tone, your accusations, your mischaracterization of my actions and your continuing refusal to abide by the forum rules and my requests made privately and publically.

As someone pointed out above, this is not a democracy. This forum is privately owned (by Lee) and moderated by a volunteer staff. We donate our efforts and time because we love this place, the people here and the hobby we all enjoy.

As a result, we get to make the rules in order to protect the forum, the owner and the staff and to engender and foster the type of environment WE want.

We can be as arbitrary and capricious as WE want. We strive to avoid that type of attitude, but the fact remains that this is OUR sandbox and we will do what we deem necessary to protect it.

I hope this will be the final word on this topic. Be advised it will be my final word. Any further threads of this ilk will result in swift and harsh moderator action, indeed.

Sincerely,
Andrew
Vikingsword Staff