I've seen several oblique references to some action on Randy's part in response to the ugliness of late. Can someone share any specifics? I infer that someone has been banished for some period of time?

I understand also that some members have received emails to eradicate multiple aliases. I wonder if this was only generated to those w/ more than two? The reason I ask is that I have two (and I have publically admitted this previously) and received no such email. My second alias - lurker FF - is never used to post beyond the 2 or 3 times I did so way back when. But it has occasionally come in handy when trying to re-enter chat and the chat server seems to think that svpii is still in there and won't let me reenter.

I'll abide by the expressed rules and regulations of FT, just as I do in all cultures and organizations to which I have pledged loyalty. I maintain that it's silly, since every identity here is by definition an alias and restricting the number of those apparently has no effect on the mean-spirited activity that inspired such a rule to begin with. What I already miss is the fun that was generated by some of the alter-aliases. Rules in response to events that don't end up altering those events and only serve to unnecessarily limit the scope of experience, in my opinion, should be reviewed again.

But I checked my email, and it seems noone made me Queen last night, so I'll be compliant

On a sadder note, I am distressed by the exit of so many friends here who find it personally necessary to make this choice. I will hope that things will calm down and that they will find it in their heart to reconsider.



[This message has been edited by svpii (edited 03-02-2001).]