I think some clarification is in order.
As I said in a PM, no one put me up to this. Yes, my post does go into some conspiracy, and in hindsight, I would have left it out. Like I said below, I was originally going to rant but decided it'd be useless. The goal of the thread is to show that Beth is appreciated and that she is a valuable asset to the community.
As I said before, I am not looking for information surrounding her demotion. I'm not asking for clarification. Thank you for unlocking the thread.
If this had happened to Daze, Highsky, Amby, Tink, Mystique and Spartan, I would have done much of the same, probably to a different degree since I've only had limited contact with a few of them.
That's not the point of the thread. The point is to give thanks to a member who served the community well. As I stated in my original post, I'm not looking for a reason as to why it happened and you are correct that what's done is done. But that does not take away from the fact that we can show our appreciation.
How would you feel if you were in her shoes? I'd be pretty bummed out, thinking about leaving the community or not participating as much. If I saw a thread like this, it'd put a smile on my face and make me realize that I made a difference in someone's life, even if it's in some small, meaningless way.
I prank called her a few times... does that count?
Originally I was going to make a rant/complaint and then thought better of it. Unfortunately, I cannot change the subject of the thread. I thought I could, but it just changed the title of my original post. I'm definitely not outraged, just a little disheartened.
Your first part rings true, and I do agree with Kennith below. She was, in my eyes, definitely active, but not more so than all others. I know that we could have simply sent her a PM or visitor message, but that's not what I was going for. Think of it as a virtual parade in her honor, if you will (Yes, I know that sounds utterly pathetic).
I'm not getting worked up. I feel like I'm repeating myself and I only have myself to blame for the conflicting messages I brought up in the original post. The decision isn't going to affect my life at all; I simply am expressing empathy, something the majority of you seem to lack.
I'm well aware that all decisions have a basis. I suppose I was irked because we were led to believe it was simply inactivity, which to anyone that isn't an AO+, or XeNo, thinks is not true.
Like I stated in my OP and in many replies, I am not asking for information to be disclosed. I am not manipulating anyone into telling me what went down, it's none of my business and I'm just not that nosy.
I understand that this thread may have some unintended consequences, and, frankly, I did not think about that. I'm not looking to stir up the community and have them start second guessing the higher ups, even though I alluded to that in my original post (which I regret).
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I understand my post seems to have mixed signals and it didn't exactly go the way I intended. I had absolutely no intention of causing any sort of uproar, which doesn't seem to be happening, and I had no intention of putting bad light on the higher ups, even though that contradicts what I originally posted.
Look, all I'm trying to do is show a member of the community that they were respected and looked up to for what they did. My intentions were noble and I apologize if I upset any of the higher ups or caused any drama. Let's keep things civil and just appreciate the work this member has done.
PS: After reading all of that I feel like a loon.
