Sherry
01-26-2007, 09:13 AM
Hello everyone,
After a very busy day of running errands, I logged on to the website and found my PM/email box full of messages regarding a post that was removed by one of our moderators. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to read the posting before it was removed so I really have no idea what was said to cause such uproar. I have a general idea of what happened and, because of the emails and PM's that I received; I think it is important that we bring this issue to the table.
First of all, let me explain why the post was removed. Moderators for The Stamp Shack are instructed to close or remove any posts that they feel are taking on a negative tone. Erin saw that this thread was going down hill very quickly and decided that it would be best if the post were removed. I have absolutely no problem with this - she was simply doing her "job" and, at the time, she felt it was the right thing to do in the best interest of the website. What's done is done and I support Erin in her choice.
Because of the post, some users, particularly those who prefer the more artistic side of stamping, feel unwelcome at The Stamp Shack and think that we cater only to the "cutesy" type stamps. I just want it to be known that The Stamp Shack embraces stampers of EVERY stamping style and every stamping level. Whether you simply dabble in the art of rubber stamping or are a die-hard stamping artist, please know that you are most welcome on this website!
While I intended the Stamp Shack to be a place where you can express your thoughts freely, without being flamed, I think it is also important that we, as a group, be respectful and considerate of others, not only in a polite sense of the word but also in regards to differing stamping styles, opinions and levels. Let's take the negative tone of this post and turn it into something positive. We can reflect on this post and consider it a lesson in tolerance, consideration and tact. We now understand that there are many levels and variations in rubber stamping and we all have something to learn and to offer one another. Let's move on and let this misunderstanding die. Let's lose any hard feelings we may have and go back to being the friendly, supportive community that we have the reputation of being. You amazing ladies make The Stamp Shack what it is!
After a very busy day of running errands, I logged on to the website and found my PM/email box full of messages regarding a post that was removed by one of our moderators. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to read the posting before it was removed so I really have no idea what was said to cause such uproar. I have a general idea of what happened and, because of the emails and PM's that I received; I think it is important that we bring this issue to the table.
First of all, let me explain why the post was removed. Moderators for The Stamp Shack are instructed to close or remove any posts that they feel are taking on a negative tone. Erin saw that this thread was going down hill very quickly and decided that it would be best if the post were removed. I have absolutely no problem with this - she was simply doing her "job" and, at the time, she felt it was the right thing to do in the best interest of the website. What's done is done and I support Erin in her choice.
Because of the post, some users, particularly those who prefer the more artistic side of stamping, feel unwelcome at The Stamp Shack and think that we cater only to the "cutesy" type stamps. I just want it to be known that The Stamp Shack embraces stampers of EVERY stamping style and every stamping level. Whether you simply dabble in the art of rubber stamping or are a die-hard stamping artist, please know that you are most welcome on this website!
While I intended the Stamp Shack to be a place where you can express your thoughts freely, without being flamed, I think it is also important that we, as a group, be respectful and considerate of others, not only in a polite sense of the word but also in regards to differing stamping styles, opinions and levels. Let's take the negative tone of this post and turn it into something positive. We can reflect on this post and consider it a lesson in tolerance, consideration and tact. We now understand that there are many levels and variations in rubber stamping and we all have something to learn and to offer one another. Let's move on and let this misunderstanding die. Let's lose any hard feelings we may have and go back to being the friendly, supportive community that we have the reputation of being. You amazing ladies make The Stamp Shack what it is!