Privacy concerns from [split] AF Hall of Shame (Post Edition)

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I would not usually comment on a staff matter, but given the seriousness of this issue, and the level of concern amongst the membership, I'm going to break with that tradition.

This is all my personal opinion and observation and should not be taken as an official staff position.

From the PMs Rayaan does seem to be speaking as if a decision has been made and that his behaviour was totally fine and routine in the maintenance of this forum.

The only decision that has been made to date is that Rayaan was wrong to do what he did, and they he owed Jacob an apology.

The matter is still open.

I personally consider this issue to be a very serious one - and that dismissing anyone's concerns as "whining" or the like is inappropriate and highly offensive. It's also my opinion that there are no small breaches of the privacy policy - they are all serious and should be treated as such. Furthermore, I can see that the staff as a whole has lost a great deal of credibility and trust that's going to have to be re-earned.

To me AF is run pretty damn well and is moderated fairly for the most part, especially when it comes to theists.

However I think on this point specifically with Jacob a line was crossed, and I think everyone recognizes that. I just hope there is no long lasting damage and that Jacob reconsiders leaving as I think he brings a lot to the table regardless of whether people agree with him or not.