I am especially uneasy that a couple of moderators have also joined in when I was under the impression that they are supposed to be impartial.
Moderators (and Admins) are allowed opinions on CBF, just the same as any other member.
I suspect Keith has left this topic open to give Highlander the right to reply, he then may, or may not, consign it to the waste bucket and I agree with you, that is where it ultimately belongs.
JF
A couple of points then I will indeed stick this in the bucket...
1. I am aware that JH isn't some people's favourite person but one thing she certainly doesn't need is anyone fighting her corner. She is not banned, she has not told me she has left CBF, nor have I asked if she has, and she has not contacted me in regard to anything on here, even though we are in touch and always have been, on Messenger etc. She is free to reply and has chosen not to (assuming she knows about the topic).
2. It is only open still to allow that right to respond and maybe Highlander to do likewise - as it isn't likely I will lock it after this reply.
3. I don't see our role as admins/moderators to lock topics we don't like or don't agree with. You can see from many local Fethiye groups the amount of locked topics and opinions shut down there can be - our lock percentage is tiny and a very last resort.
4. I have never claimed or suggested in any way that admins and mods are impartial. Far from it, I actively looked for strong personalities with strong opinions to join the team. I simply cannot see how having a team that don't have opinions (or have opinions they can't share) would ever work on a discussion forum.
Ok so, all that needed to be said appears to have been said so the forum that rarely locks is now locking this topic.
Be nice - rip lumps out of each other but do it with respect, class and panache