Dear Members,

For those of you who received an email containing some crude language
from an ex-member of this discussion group I apologise. All the
related messages have been deleted from the post history so as not to
offend anyone else (it certainly shocked and offended me).

For the record I have an onerous responsibility as moderator of the
group to ensure that the content of the group is open, polite,
responsible, balanced, non-confrontational and constructive. In
addition, if anyone has an opinion it goes without saying that it must
be backed up with logical reasoning, particularly if it is negative in
nature. If someone has an opinion that a kit is rubbish, that is fine
but do explain why it is considered a pile of junk!

Why? Quite simply because it is the right thing to do, but also
because I don't want to be sued: as moderator and owner of the group
it is me they will come after if anyone writes anything defamatory or
libellous, not the author of the post.

Clearly the content of the gentleman's initial email was lacking
openness (it had no name) and it was mildly confrontational
(propositioning a negative opinion about a reputable name in the
business without backing it up with reasoning).

I tried to craft a response that communicated this message in a polite
and respectful manner. Clearly it was not interpreted in that way and
for that I am truly sorry: it is not in my nature to seek out
confrontation.

I don't think I wrote anything condescending and certainly nothing was
written to justify such an aggressive response. However if I did
perhaps someone will be kind enough to let me know.

You can either post direct to the group or email me directly
(tom<atsign>themodelcatalogue.com)

We never stop learning and if I need to adjust my approach in these
matters I will do so.

Kindest regards,

Tom Jolly.