At some point there probably was an acceptable framework for some type of reconciliation. I think possibly acceptable course[s] of action were discussed both privately with 'them' via email and publicly on this thread and others. As most rational people will do, we all presume we are dealing with another rational being.

The behavior of the ozzie-phalanx is neither rational nor logical. Would a rational person, obviously caught (sorry for the pun but it's apt!) in the cookie jar, behave as we have seen 'them' behave for the past week? Would a logical person assume that they could ignore this for a while and it will go away without any sort of acceptance of responsibility? Would you accept this kind of behavior from a peer or colleague? My answer is resoundingly NO...

I quoted this in another thread that this was sent to me by another FlyerTalker via email almost one week ago:

"Poor Oz. It seems likely (these shenanigans aside) that he is rather unbalanced. Not pleasant to live with, but even worst to live
within."

And in the long run, why would we ever want to provide even an iota of respect to someone who has behaved with such shame, dishonor, and disrespect?

And how will you shield the new FTer's who join a week from now or a month from now or six months from now? How will they know that the nice tidy garden of FT hides a snake, all coiled up and hissing? Will you ever look at a newbie and wonder if this is yet another of the ozzie-phalanx? Do you enjoy being used? How much deception are you willing to accept? Is your standard of conduct so low that this
behavior is acceptable?