Posted 6 January 2009 - 9:28pm by Fleet Admiral Andrew “Wolfe” Robinson (President) (Andrew Robinson)
Edict #35
“Weep for Manetheren. Weep for what is lost forever.”
In my previous edict, I stated that I had hoped not to have to write an edict of this type at all and ended it with a fervent desire not to need to do so again. Unfortunately the fates, it would seem, are conspiring.
Several hours after my last edict was posted, Therle Dregansky, a former member who retired some years ago and has recently made a number of posts, responded to a recent discussion concerning ENERGIE and spec ownership which he had begun by posting a still inexplicable statement that he would not relinquish ownership of his designs. We accepted that, with more than a little confusion, though it did prompt a semi discussion concerning ENERGIE’s authority over spec ownership.
As one of the two authors of that edict, I can quite clearly state that it is very clear on who owns what and when and how, and it states this deliberately so.
Having thought the discussion had ended with the agreement that it did in fact say what everyone thought it had, we moved on.
Therle’s response to this thread displays itself not only as the most despicable, obvious, reprehensible and unacceptable character attack against a member no longer with us to defend herself but also three terms worth of cabinets and both the current STF government and membership.
As I stated in Edict #34 I will not tolerate harrassment or abuse of any member by any member and that extends to former members by former members when said abuse takes place within STF controlled resources.
For blatant character attacks, unwarranted abuse of current and former members and for publically stating that he would refuse to accept the Terms Of Service, Therle Dregansky is hereby banned from STF and all STF related resources, including the #star-fleet IRC channel for a period of six months. The Personnel Department is directed to block his account.
There is no place in this club for behaviour such as this. We are a group of Star Trek fans who roleplay together because we enjoy it. The site is administered by volunteers who give up massive amounts of their free time to help maintain the club we love and I will not allow anyone to act in this apalling manner.
Whilst I will accept critique of any administration, including my own and myself personally as well as encourage those who disagree with policy and edict to speak up without censorship I will not tolerate ranting and unsubstantiated attacks against any member, current or former.
Therle will be permitted to return after six months only upon the issuance of a public apology to every member of the club for his actions.
Fleet Admiral Andrew “Wolfe” Robinson
STF President
6th January 2009