Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

The host is no longer involved in anything related to the establishment of new forums. As with almost all other topics - except moderation - these efforts are being lead and decided on solely by the member-elected TalkBoard.

Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

First of all, and I want to make it perfectly clear: My only interest in not burdening the TalkBoard with the issue of moderation is not because i don't have a past, present and future interest in the roles that volunteers serve on FlyerTalk as well as the protective rights of members within the guidelines of the community.

In stating that I did not wish for the TalkBoard to be involved in the issue of moderation, I stated that it was my concern that the power of politics might mean an uneven approach to any guidelines that the Board might get involved in. I cited the U.S. political scene in which even issues of our own Supreme Court can be manipulated by the power of politics - both sides being guilty. I really, really detest that personal interests are put into play in situations like this. And please, I'm not trying to start an OMNI thread here.

I also made my decision on repsecting what it is we could ask for from our TalkBoard. From my experience with these issues so far, they can be very draining of ones time and dedication to FlyerTalk.

By not burdening the TalkBoard, current and future members of the TalkBoard as well as all members will know that their private matters involving their posts on FlyerTalk will have a constant if they need to be reviewed.

It's that simple. Thanks for listening.

Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

If you have a personal issue with another member, and that includes a moderator (as they are first and foremost members), then please direct that question or issue to me directly. Moderator issues, like member issues, are personal in nature, and as long as I have anything to do with FlyerTalk, I will strive to treat personal issues as personal. Those issues are best handled by writing me: [email protected]

Originally Posted by Flyertalk Guidelines & Rules

On-board discussion of moderator decisions - including post deletions and member discipline - is not allowed and will be removed. Members will also be subject to disciplinary action. If you have a question about a moderator action, contact the moderator directly or Randy Petersen.