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The departure of dittany

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Pan · 15/09/2011 21:20

I only know that she has left, and in her post she didn't say much as to why, though some people can speculate and imagine why.

Quite a few days ago (last weekend I think) there were threads that pinpointed the lack of consideration that MNHQ has toward the sort of trolls that infest the FS section from time to time - different in nature and purpose to your average troll that infects MN from time to time.

It may well be that d. is in contact with regular posters whom she trusts. I don't know.

What I do know is that d. was a fabulous source of invigoration and illumination to a lot of posters, myself included, though we didn't always agree with her.

I would like a review from MNHQ of their current "talk guidlines" policy, in order that the FS is provided with a consideration that recognises the particular vulnerability that it experiences.

D. left for her own reasons - but this presents itself as a sort of 'test case' for MN to respond sensitively.

Would anyone agree and post here in support of this?

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nethunsreject · 15/09/2011 21:27

Yep, it's a shame.

Tbh, I am pretty scunnered of MN at the moment and spend very little time here. No loss I know, but it feels really odd atm. ANd I have no idea what MNHQ are at.

lovecat · 15/09/2011 21:24

Agreed.

I didn't always see eye to eye with Dittany, but she always made me think. And in light of the slew of deletions recently for v. mild 'offensive' posts, I think the refusal of MN to delete/ban the MRA trolls and their attacking posts was probably the last straw - that Sakura post by "Dittony" was just horrible.

It would be great if MN could think a little more on this one.

:(

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