Ann
when something is reported to admin we are obliged to "step in" and investigate

If we did nothing, we would be even more heavily criticized!

We do not expect everyone to "be nice to one another"

I have emphasized many times that debate and even disagreement is fine, but flames. harassment, threats etc are not

That is clearly stated in the guidelines.


As to me getting a "little sensitive".......that honestly is not the issue.
Yes, being first and foremost a member here, I am simply human and hence have sensitive feelings etc just like the rest of us, and yes, I can make mistakes too, and am the first to admit when I do and I hope I have shown that I am open to valid and constructive criticism..........
but
my actions here are not based on my feelings, they are based on the application of the guidelines that DocJohn has in place to protect all of the members here, us mods and admin members included!

Here are the guidelines so it can be remembered what the directives are re admin issues on the boards, as well as member on member posts and PMs

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1293


I have kept this thread open, even tho it was a continuation of a locked thread, and so theoretically should have been closed from the start....but this matter became public here very quickly and so it seemed best to address it openly, rather than have the rumour and innuendo flying

I was also hoping Steffi would return and have a chance to thank everyone here for their support and that peace could be made.

For now however, I am closing this thread as I feel it has run its course, and there are other members of this forum wanting to just move on now.

Steffi and Vicky, you are both members we care about.
I hope peace can be made between you, especially as it appears this has been a major misunderstanding of written words.
I hope that you will both continue to be part of this group.

Cheri