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Whiskey_Mystic
11th December 2011, 23:10
In the early days of my training, I threw a lot of tantrums. I fought tooth and nail to prevent my own growth. I'm sure many of you know what I mean.

My teacher told me a story of how when she would change the diaper of her nephew, he would kick and fuss. He did not enjoy the process. But she would smile and ask him "Are you helping?" He eventually understood that if he would stop fussing, the process would both go much quicker and be more pleasant.

Avalon, are you helping?

What are the goals of Avalon? And are you helping?

Some of you seem to never miss a chance to be at odds with the mods and Bill. Every time they do their job you cry foul. every time you disagree with a decision you cry for democracy, transparency, and start silly petitions. You are not going to recreate Avalon in your own image. If you were, it would have happened by now.

Enough already. If you are so unhappy here and so dislike the boundaries, guidelines, and methods of the mod team, then why are you still here? If this place is so horrible then be on your way and let the rest of us get on with our business.

I was unhappy years ago with the policies of the mod team at Divinecosmos. So I left. I didn't need to make a big parade and fanfare about it. I just moved on to find where I would fit better.

With every post, ask yourself if you are building Avalon or tearing it down. Are you moving Avalon towards its goals or just creating more noise, drama, and distraction.

Limor Wolf
12th December 2011, 02:19
Hello Whiskey_Mystic,I am with you.thank you for saying it as it is. by reading one of the mebers post equalizing this place to a prison,and a couple of members saying they do not wish to stay here anymore,in this horrible ,awafull dark place :p I think that your purposed question is a valid one.
to those dear members I would say - you seem to suffer here...this prison's door is open and you can fly freely and happily without the fear that the 'wardens' will be after you,and if they will,I will personally cover for you with my own body.there is no need to suffer anymore.

Best of wishes to you!

From the naive that think that this place is a variance hugging,highly educational and friendly enough environment.

Kristin
12th December 2011, 02:25
I find there is a mixed bag here, mixed with a lot of light! I'm making a concerted effort not to be drawn into the drama and simply live in my own principles. The archives here are wonderful. I have to commend everyone who worked so hard to do this. I'm glad I'm back.
From the Heart,
Wormhole

minkton
17th December 2011, 20:21
Hi. I've only just arrived here so I dont know what the drama or discord might be here.. so out of my ignorance of specifics, I offer my observation, which is that we dont really know what is helping or not helping. What looks obstructive can be ultimately useful. Or not. Only time will tell.

On the other hand.. I sympathise with the sentiment here and will try to help!
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