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Banning or suspending someone for pissing off the community or breaking the posted rules is one thing. Deleting every single thing the guy ever posted is a whole new level of bullshit moderation I've never quite seen the likes of.

(not necessarily directed to the author of the quoted post above)
While removing all of his threads could be considered an over reaction and overzealous use of the ban hammer, the owners of the site don't owe an explanation to anyone. That said, if this place is turning into something that has outlived it's usefulness (Which would be a pity given the amount of information that would be lost if it went away), start something new, or become part of the mod team and effect positive change.

I know this is a controversial issue. FreeSki / HFNC was causing a lot of problems here in RandomTracks for a long time. He was also keeping some momentum here as well, but much of it in a controversial manner. Deleting all his threads was probably overkill. Select moderation would have been better. Marcus and I did not discuss the topic long enough before the delete button was pressed. Not an excuse, but wanted to give some insight into the situation.

I can appreciate that. Once I deleted a pretty vulgar pic that bunny profane plastered in a 9/11 memorial thread and he about lost his mind. I didn't give it much thought when I pushed the delete button, it just felt good. He later re posted the pic and called me all sort of vulgarity and nonsenses. I just took it as part of the job. I'd probably ski with him but first I'd give him a piece of my mind and be careful on the offload ramp if we took a chair together. My point is, we didn't ban his entire history and really did nothing else. He's still a know it all east coast local but not as much a dick. problem solved and maybe a win for everyone.
did you consider a time out? works ok for us

Not that anyone's going to miss another brush bumbler from Oregon but in all fairness to the management...

I've requested that my login and every post I've ever made on TAY be deleted. I'm not interested in participating in this train wreck any longer and since they seem to have the ability to erase a person from the site and have clearly demonstrated the ability and the "right" I see no reason why that couldn't be exercised on my behalf. Or on YOUR behalf if you find this kind of intervention and thought policing as childish and shortsighted as I do.

I post this because I'd hate for them to be accused of silencing dissent among the ranks if they decide to grant my request. Of course if they do that then this post will be gone and no one will care about this whole silly but completely avoidable incident.

Happy turns folks!

HFNC was intentionally provoking conflict. Chris decided to pull the plug on him, and that is absolutely his prerogative (and I support him 100%, as he has been given the responsibility of that judgment). I feel like it is in line with the cultural standards of TAY, which has always been on the stuffier side.

While HFNC tended a little conspiratorial, and his posting become more and more confrontational, I enjoyed some of the discussion that he incited. Maybe he'll continue contributing to our community through his other avatars. I know I'll be here if anybody wants to talk about skiing.

Best,
Micah

"Freeski" is now working on getting banned over on NWHikers

www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1120678#1120678

Looks like this may have occurred. There have been no more posts on the NWHikers thread since Tom (the admin) posted a reminder about the site guidelines:

www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8017231

I hadn't read the NWHikers guidelines before, but I like the basic idea. Quote:

Is it positive?  Is it helpful?  Will it make people want to return to this site and be part of this community?

Good advice.