From time to time there will be conflicts between members of our community. We're a large, diverse community and it is inevitible.

At times, conflicts can be resolved; other times not. There might be a number of reasons that it doesn't/can't resolve immediately. The conflict may resolve at a later date, or may never resolve. We're not going to be able to tolerate every member at all times.

Members involved in a conflict are asked that it not be brought out onto the public boards due to the potential for having feelings of being flamed, etc.

It does not help the members involved, in attempting to move forward, for other members to go on discussing the situation or bringing it to the public forums. In fact, in my viewing of past history, it hinders healing and resolve. Further, discussions such as these can be disruptive to the entire community due to the high emotion based on care.

If you know someone involved in a conflict, and they're trying to manage it with the best tools that they have available in a private manner, allow that please. Allow them to do what they feel they need to in order to enjoy PC for their wants and needs while managing the conflict to the best of their abilities or as has been directed.

Other than supportive hugs, etc., (the obviously supportive) our fellow members shouldn't be discussed on the public forums. I can't imagine it aids in the healing process or in the resolution of conflict. More detailed private discussions can certainly be had, but need to take place via PM or email.

We can support those we care about by helping them to move forward during difficult times. Let's support our fellow members...all of them...even if it's saying nothing because we might not feel we have anything good to say in the moment.

Due to the potential for upset to the members involved, as well as the potential for community-wide involvement and upset when bringing the personal public, I will remove any posts that discuss another's personal issues here and the member(s) will be PM'ed.

Again, due to the potential of negative feelings, personal issues with, or about, other members need to remain off the public forums to allow for healing (in whatever form that takes) as quickly as can be managed.

KD