I note avek00 agrees things have "gotten out of hand in the UA Forum". He'll get no argument from me.

I am sure ALL here would welcome "a new era of peace and productivity on FlyerTalk".

I might make the suggestion that if he is indeed sincere about ensuring FT quietens down and becomes more civil ... that he posts here and now that he has given himself a voluntary 2 week (or longer) time-out from posting in the United Airlines Forum. (I make no comment about other Forums.)

In the past those that caused disruptions to FT (myself included) have had that decision made for them. As avek00 is clearly still posting here this is a perfect opportunity to exhibit good faith to Randy and all on FT that he truly means what he says.

I for one would appreciate all topics in that Forum being related to FACTS about United and MP for at least a fortnight, and would certainly do MY bit to undertake a 100% 'avek-free zone' re my posted comments. Others may agree to do likewise - they might post here if they do.

And all of us after such a self-imposed time out can judge whether the UA board was a more friendly and productive and informative place to visit during that period. Or not.

If avek00 is agreeable to this, I think it would make a crystal clear and most WELCOME sign that he is indeed prepared to assist in resolving the present tensions.

Become part of the solution, not part of the problem. And if he is actually serious about "toning down his commentary", my respect for him and his newly stated intentions will have increased greatly.

As noted by several others on a nearby thread this poster almost singlehandedly caused the total closure of the rather fine www.planebusiness.com BB - using exactly the same posting behaviour as we have seen lately on FT.

None here want to see that end result I feel sure. When I see a good person like a particular Moderator give herself a day ago a voluntary time-out (only from this board) over recent events - the warning signs are plainly there.

If avek00 is really serious about the comments above I'd request HE respond directly to this request on this thread. Not his friend or agents - but personally, so there can be no doubt whatever about the meaning and possible undertaking.

So far all we have are soothing words, saying little in the detail, and as transpac demonstates, the actual post content only hours earlier have not changed one iota.

Many have stated his primary purpose for posting as he does on FT is to revel in the angry reactions. Well agreeing NOT to post for a while will clearly ensure there are no angry responses.

If avek00 is not able or willing to publicly consider this offer, I for one have no confidence whatever as to the sincerity of his post above. I do hope he agrees.

Over to avek00 ....................

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