Monica, you don't know me; I'm not, and never was a member of Stack Exchange. I have sometimes used various parts of SE in "stealth" mode to find answers to questions I had, which frequently were already answered there. However I never ended up registering because most of the time I would get better support from smaller, more focused communities elsewhere on the internet.
About 10 days ago I have come across the whole situation created by the new CoC and your subsequent firing. I have since been monitoring the debacle, still in "stealth" mode - I don't think that it would have helped at all to register on the site just so I could add my opinions to the thousands already expressed. Especially as a new user who isn't using the site for what it was intended.
I am appalled at the treatment you have been given. I have read some of your contributions, and clearly understand that you are not the bad person they are painting you to be. I am sure there is political context to the actions you've been experiencing, probably rooted in the same causes that created a big stir on Patreon about 9 months ago. I was more or less involved in that, on the receiving side.
I understand very well your desire to clear your name, and thus your continued attempts at contacts with SE management. Unfortunately I have serious doubts that, in the end, you will be given satisfaction. They are in a position of power, and you aren't. And they have an agenda. Even the support from your community may ultimately not help, and could result in a split and shrunk community.
I wish there was anything more that I could do or say to show my support. If nothing else, perhaps it will provide you some comfort in knowing that you have a lot more supporters than you think you do.
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My support, for what it's worth
Date: 2019-10-13 08:48 pm (UTC)About 10 days ago I have come across the whole situation created by the new CoC and your subsequent firing. I have since been monitoring the debacle, still in "stealth" mode - I don't think that it would have helped at all to register on the site just so I could add my opinions to the thousands already expressed. Especially as a new user who isn't using the site for what it was intended.
I am appalled at the treatment you have been given. I have read some of your contributions, and clearly understand that you are not the bad person they are painting you to be. I am sure there is political context to the actions you've been experiencing, probably rooted in the same causes that created a big stir on Patreon about 9 months ago. I was more or less involved in that, on the receiving side.
I understand very well your desire to clear your name, and thus your continued attempts at contacts with SE management. Unfortunately I have serious doubts that, in the end, you will be given satisfaction. They are in a position of power, and you aren't. And they have an agenda. Even the support from your community may ultimately not help, and could result in a split and shrunk community.
I wish there was anything more that I could do or say to show my support. If nothing else, perhaps it will provide you some comfort in knowing that you have a lot more supporters than you think you do.
Silvio