A thousand times yes back Medusa. The type of community that I want to be a part of is one where there is transparency and accountability. For those of us who have been around for any length of time, we have track records with each other and with the Admins/Mods. That can work for you or against you. If you keep your nose clean, no matter how outspoken you may be, then you will have credibility. If you are known for stirring shit or always being in the center of gossip, then that can potentially work against you when there are problems.
The whole notion of "special friends" getting away with murder couldn't be further from the truth, although I know the conspiracy theorists won't believe me or anyone else. Most people, including myself, have much tougher standards for family, friends and people they know, than they do with people they don't. More is expected of me because of my length of time in the community and some of the people I know in real life, not less. That's exactly the way I want it, and I do know many other people feel the same way.
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Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other.
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