As moderator there a number of issues which come up which may or may not belong on a particular board. Sometimes off-topic discussions can be fruitful and I am always willing to read and follow these, even allowing them to remain if they make a positive contribution to the site.

In the case which has recently been discussed here the posts were not on-topic for the board and the ongoing discussion was not contributing to the well-being or edification of 8x8 Chess Variant players. While some posts were clearly expressing individual opinions (to be admired) some were couched in a somewhat devisive idiom ... when this trait began to arise ALL posts on the subject were deleted and a general comment pointing to the stated aims of the board was posted.

Subsequent posts containing personal attacks and veiled threats were deleted immediately.

I stand by the "moderating" which I have done ... I have, I believe, acted in the best interests of the site and not because of any personal biases, and I would hope that all would see that my actions have been impartial and that all have been treated equally regardless of whichever side of the fence they may reside.

I have said to AbigailII personally and now reiterate it publicly ... I would encourage her to stay here and play her games, run her tournaments, and continue to contribute to discussion groups in a positive, constructive and instructive manner. BrainKing is a community of individuals with a wide range of opinions, but in all our actions we need to remember to be a strong community we need to build ourselves up not tear each other down.

Regards ... WhisperzQ