Apologies may be in order, Tom, but certainly not from
you. Having shouldered a similar burden, it seems to
me you're doing a fine job.
Carry on,
Jim Brokaw

--- Tom Jolly <tom.jolly@...> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
>


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