What is really going on on SFN

*Pops head round corner waving white flag*

First of all Bryan, I removed that particular post and commented elsewhere on the site (to the person in question) as to why I had removed it. In my opinion it was plain hostile and we will not stand for it.

As far as 'policing' SFN goes, up until now we have had very little need to do so. This has been (largely) due to treating people like adults and letting them self-police but as is always the case in any group, a tiny minority are capable of spoiling it for the majority.

James and I cannot be everywhere all the time and we are therefore, very appreciative of those members who not only bring issues to our attention, but who also those who deal with stuff on our behalf. Andrew Hearne is an excellent example of someone who always responds sensibly and Sheila Walshe also goes out of her way to provide positive, useful information and support. There are loads more of you but if I thank you all individually now, this will turn into an Oscar acceptance speech! Tracy, Suzanne, Gina, Nick, Finn, Miles, Annette, Sandy, Neil, Ron and the rest of you, you know who you are!

Equally, I find it quite distasteful that on the rare occasions when we are too tied up with other issues to devote ourselves to SFN 24 /7 , a minority of members have used the opportunity to "rant" and launch personal attacks.

Those of you who know me personally or well via SFN, will know that for the last month as well as working outside the house full time, plus continuing with regular freelance work, I have been hobbling around on crutches and will appreciate just how stretched we have both been in terms of time and energy. And this has had an impact on the tone of the site. There is no doubt about it.

And yes, regarding something that was mentioned in Brian's original post, SFN has now become a commercial going concern BUT and this is a very big but, we should all perhaps remember that it was started altruistically to help the numerous people who had contacted me as a result of my blog and property features. This concept of help and support remains our guiding principle and we will have no hesitation in binning members who can't (as my granny would have said) "keep a civil tongue in their head".....

Right, I'm going to have a Friday night glass of something and suggest you all do the same. Now go and read about tax reforms Chin Chin

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Comment by Brian Milne on January 27, 2012 at 20:28: Hour and half on but I hope you have fortified yourself with more than one glass of your something. Belated "Cheers!" for a good intervention for which no white flag would be needed because most of the troops are on your side!

Comment by Sara Peat on January 27, 2012 at 20:27: Just thanks for the site - I don't contribute much but all the info is good, and yes you cannot run a site on nothing, sorry about crutches - Had a broken arm a little time ago and the worse thing was trying to open a bottle (and no one to do it for me!) .

Many opinions out there some are people better at stating views without personal attacks.

take care

Comment by Helen Ducal on January 27, 2012 at 20:16: Oh dear, did I 'like' a a post without reading it properly. Apologies to all if I did. Note to self: Do not comment after skimming...Btw as I have been out of internet reach for a few days, what happened re your daughter and the PE bully?

Admin Comment by Catharine Higginson on January 27, 2012 at 20:13: Oh Lynn and Tracey with an e - just forgot to include both of you in my Oscar speech...Ooops and please accept grovelling apolgies! Thanks to both of you for all your fab support xxx

Ps Lafayette says a big slobbery "hello"!

Comment by Lynn STONE on January 27, 2012 at 20:10: I haven't a clue either about what went on and I am not concerned either!

Personally I take my hat off to you - it can't be easy, and you exhibit the patience of saints soemtimes! SFN is one of the most respected and sensible forums I use, please don't alter that. I enjoy the frank discussions and useful comments but there is never any need for this to become personal.

You deserve that glass of 'something' and I think of may join you - it is Friday after all!!

Comment by Tracey Robshaw on January 27, 2012 at 20:09: Bon Weekend et Sante !

You are both so so the BEST!

Keep up the great work & service Chat & Fun xx

Comment by Nigel Bray on January 27, 2012 at 20:03: Well said, that lady!

Comment by Tony Priestley on January 27, 2012 at 20:01: Very well put Catharine. I'm sure it's not an easy life running a forum. We humans can be both wonderful and horrendous! Keep up the good work, and I hope you can cast aside your crutches as soon as poss!

Tony

Comment by Rod Baverstock on January 27, 2012 at 20:00: Well done Catharine ,

I have no idea what you are specifically talking about , but NEVER appologies for being commercial - we all have to make a livingand i totally agree with your granny .

While I agree with the first part of your last paragraph , I'm not so sure about the latter !!!!

Have a great weekend and PLEASE contrinue with the great work you both are doing

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