In the past 24 hours, three separate moderators, who I am certain did not know that the others had contacted me, have expressed their concerns to me about how FlyerTalk is being ripped apart right now.

At least two of the three have taken no public part in the debates and certainly can not be viewed as being biased to one side or the other.

One specifically asked that I join him in a call to have all discussions return to points and miles.

I can not go quite that far. To me, FlyerTalk is always about more than just points and miles. Its camaraderie is equally, if not more, important.

Additionally, during an election, valid issues have to be discussed -- especially by candidates.

For all of that, the basic message of these three moderators is right: This community is being torn apart right now and that is bad for all of us.

Therefore, I am going to make this one promise: I will not attack anybody today. I can't swear about tomorrow, but for the next 24 hours I will not attack anyone, no matter what the provocation.

I very much hope to be able to renew that promise tomorrow and every day after that.

My request: Everyone else, please make that same decision. You simply will not attack anyone else today.

My one-sided ceasefire is going into effect immediately. If it is contagious, this will be a much happier board.