PlusNet Forum

Hi,

We have been watching the forum develop over the last year and although we do believe things have improved a lot since the PlusNet representatives have returned, there are still problems with the general culture which we feel need addressing as the improvements aren't going as well as we would hope.

As part of this, following a recent issue, we have decided that pr100 should take a holiday from the forum, and as such he will not be posting here for the next three months.

We may extend this to other users we feel need to take a break and would note that this is not restricted to any particular group of users with a specific viewpoint. Users may in particular wish to note that we are likely to be less tolerant to comments aimed at users who are absent from the forums on the basis they will not be here to defend themselves. These may result in swift bans without warnings.

We would re-iterate our position that this forum is not restricted to current PlusNet users, and we have absolutely no intention whatsoever of changing this. We hope that this breathing room will start to change the culture of the forum from a confrontational one to a positive one. This should not be construed as a ban on fierce debate, provided it remains constructive, on both sides.

I have no doubt this move will be seen as controversial and we'll come under significant criticism from several users for it, but we feel it's the right thing taking into consideration the slow progress.

John , i sincerly hope this isnt at the request of PlusNET after all the things they've accused this forum and its members of and to which they've never appologised.

Regards

bs0d.

I consider such a decision to be victimisation

TBH a 3 month ban is OTT.
It makes it look like you will do anything to keep PN reps in here.
This might not be the case, but it certainly has that look about it.

It does seem a little one sided if only pr100 is banned.

bs0d.

If it's what AG feel is right, then it's their right to do it. No matter what you or I think of it, let's just see how much quieter it is in here without pr100 ...

I'll reserve comment on this (because it's up to AG - it's their forum after all)...

matt

agreed.

I'm surprised he was allowed to carry on with his comments as long as he was and he was warned several times before the ban was imposed.

I hope this forum can now return to what it used to be, helping users.

I think it's more the way he's expressed himself recently, rather then the "side" he is on.

Would agree on the length of the ban being potentially way OTT. but disagree with your other sentiments. I would certainly make the "assumption" that the decision has been made with NO outside influence and purely on the "postings" in question and an unwillingness to withdraw certain allegations. A line was crossed, substantially and Im sure the decision was not taken lightly.