I would like to say we are only human, and until the last day or so, things were relatively calm, and while we tried to find the truth, which is something we as mods and admin, should do for all members, even if suspicions of being a troll are making its ugly face known.

T here are no forums that are immune to these kind of problems, and luckily SIMviation has been the most easy going problem free forum that I have had the pleasure of being a member of. There are many people that have a wealth of information that they readily lend to those in need and are always extending a welcomed hand for those new to the site. So many times I have gone to a forum that has a sopecific subject and posted a "hello" type of thread with bits and pieces of in need of help, only to be ignored completely. I never did get that hereand since day one, I have met many many virtual friends with a similar passion in the area of flight simming. This site is one of a kind.

Roger, I sent you a message that I hope you get the chance to read. My neglecting to say anything to the troll about what she said about you and anyone else she mentioned is my own fault and i accept that, and ask forgiveness, for you like me are human. I had a lot going on that evening, and just so happened to check the forums, only to find a boiling cauldron.

To everyone, that visits here, rest assured we were doing everything we could to ge to the bottom of what was going on. Yes there were probably some things we could have done better, but as a whole, with what resources we had, and the fact that we could not be face to face across the globe to discuss everything before everything broke loose, I personally think that we did the job we thought was best, unfortunately before we could come up with a decision, and have pete give the go ahead, things went south, and from what Dave has said, they went south quickly.

I will say this, it has been a learning experience for me, and I am sure just about everyone involved be it a moderator or a valuable member of the community as well.

---Stephen

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Ender, IMHO it is a mistake for you to resign as a mod so quickly.  I feel that you are kind of a victim of bad timing and that you did nothing wrong.  I too tried to stand up for the troll thinking they were a legmitate member-because they really hadn't done anything wrong (at the time) and seemed defenseless (call me nieve if you want).  I don't think that you should feel like you need to resign.  The comments you made were done before you became a mod and you had no idea that they might be held against you.  Personally, I have been viewing this whole sequence of events (quietly) and it just seems like it was bad timing for everything that happened.  Once again, I think you should reconsider before resigning-you are a valued member of this forum and I think you will be a great mod.

Phew - I was just about to write you a 'must stay note too'. The last thing we want is for anyone more to resign. The wretched guy would be still achieving his evil ends, wow - He's even got a mod out! Imagine!
Everyone makes mistakes, you did your best for the good of the community as did everyone else. We're all sorry for our wrongs and apolagised for those of us who stuck our foot in it. We're all in the same basket - and  now its time to put this behind and try and get our former friends back.
Now, we've all learnt a great deal and we'll be all a tad wiser for the next troll that comes along. I can assure you it won't be long. This makes two we've had this year alone.

Anyway - we've all shaken hands and are friends.

Cheers

Ben

I agree. Lets lock this now.