Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Insane, but lots of things are these days.

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OP Frank - this is exactly why I tried snuffing this post last week by editing your links - the forum demonstrates again there exist a range of topics that are off limits as discussion inevitably devolves to what we see here. I hope it makes sense now I was trying to be proactive and avoid this situation. I’ll re-lock the thread now.

OK guys, the thread is gone, and unfortunately I saw this coming on day one. What I didn't see was 2 different moderators dealing with 2 different issues on the same thread.

It's absolutely ok to disagree with any other member, but statements getting attacked can lead to personal attacks, and that's what was beginning to happening here. Just a reminder, but there's no difference in initiation and escalation. If one escalates a disagreement, then they're as guilty as those that started it. None of us have to be bestest buddies with other members, but we do need to be respectful.

As per Bob Lusk, here are the rules. They're very simple, and very clear.

Welcome to the Pond Boss Forum. This is the place for sharing information about the enjoyment of private ponds in a fun, family like atmosphere.

All posts and discussions should be done as if you were talking to family or friends. Any post that appears to the management to be not in keeping with its standards will be deleted and the maker banned from the Forum. This includes any post that could be interpreted as mean spirited, offensive and/or directed toward any individual(s) or any post with unacceptable wording, or containing comments of a sexual, religious, racial or political nature or not deemed to be in "good taste". The use of any personal contact information such as E-mail address(s) or use of Private Messages must follow the same standards.

If you wouldn't say it to your Mother, don't say it to us.

The Pond Boss website moderators have been hand selected. I have broken bread with each and I know each of them quite well. They are highly qualified.
If your words are moderated, it is because they don't fall within the guidelines rules I have set.
The moderators have my full support and complete discretion to moderate any thread, or to delete it, if they choose.
Support the moderators.
Most of the time, on something that's "grey", they'll discuss it among themselves and make a unified decision. They cover each other's backs.
That's the way I have chosen it to be and I expect each member to respect the moderators.
I expect family-friendly harmony among members and I want each and everyone here to realize this website is about ponds, land, stewardship and helping an extended family.
I appreciate your respect and dedication to keeping this forum on target and inbounds.
Glad you are here

Bob Lusk

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Glad I missed this as it should have never taken place. Thank you Fire for dealing with the issue !!!