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Good morning all,
I’d like to address some concerns and clarify our recent actions, as there seems to be a misunderstanding that I am at war with some domainers (not true at all).
We are creating forums that are free of drama, accusitions and insults. There isn't anything else to it.
When you speak to a large brand and ask them to be active at a domain name forum (where their brand is discussed) - most say that this can't be done without fear of being attacked. And many damaging comments can damage their reputation and/or public image, or simply do not wish any bad conversations related to their name. Wouldn't you do the same?
I have a vision that we can have sunny, clean and pleasant forums for the industry, that are safe for every individual and business.
For example: There is St James park - fantastic, clean, beautiful, safe for children, safe for business owners, and monitored by law enforcement. In contrast, there are parks where “anything goes,” and cautious parents avoid taking their children there.
I understand that some may feel this restricts freedom of speech. I understand this. At the same time, freedom of speech should not translate into personal attacks on other members, businesses, or organizations. Such attacks cause unnecessary pain and do not solve any issues. A person or business person on the other side (also, a good person) will read those words with pain.
Acorn Domains is gradually being reformed as a clean park (the same as DNForum - we don't seem to have issues there).
We have a simple rule for all who use Acorn Domains for their business: Please be polite (not in a pub), conduct business respectfully, and avoid insults. There isn't really anything else to it.
No drama, please. No fight, please. Don't call out brand names.
I understand that ocasionally members have desire to let go their frustration. I do understand it. Publicly spoken words don't really solve anything - often are read as personal attacks on a member or business, and just make situation worse, cause more pain and people more stubborn.
If you have issues with any companies or organisations: please deal with these in private manner, and if needed and nothing else helps - you can start legal action.
I do apologise if I have acciently removed some member who wished us and me only the best. For trying to enforce this simple code of conduct, I was personally attacked from several sides - and I could potentially remove some member whom I misread as another attack on me. This is like weeding a garden - ocasionally you can remove a rose when it is surrounded by weeds. My sincere apologies for any mistakes.
I have no desire to insult with anyone. We work to live happy lives. Everyone wishes to be happy.
Acorn Domains will become such a place. Even if the price is the need to enforce these simple rules.
And thank you to all those members, who actually picked up the phone and called me being worried what is going on. Thank you!! Especially @JimDavies, thank you for trying even if, quite often, you see me as stubborn
I really appreciate this. I have a larger mission here.
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We are still working on the number of tasks with Acorn + we will have a new theme. There is a lot of work that is being done in the background. We are trying to complete these as soon as possible, though time is needed. This includes inability to remove past comments/started threads = there seems to be some technical issue that appeared after the update, and our @Admin has also it on his list. Categories will be reorganised. Domains unrelated to the UK will not be as much advertised as it is now. TOS to be revised. .. and more is coming. Lots is to be done .. work in progress.
Does this help?
I welcome your suggestions, and all I ask: please be polite. I, too, am a person - insults do hurt. Thank you for your understanding and reading me explaining the larger vision.
Have a great Monday!
Helmuts
proud Acorn
For our foreign members, a quick look into St James park (one of my favourite London parks):
[media]
I’d like to address some concerns and clarify our recent actions, as there seems to be a misunderstanding that I am at war with some domainers (not true at all).
We are creating forums that are free of drama, accusitions and insults. There isn't anything else to it.
When you speak to a large brand and ask them to be active at a domain name forum (where their brand is discussed) - most say that this can't be done without fear of being attacked. And many damaging comments can damage their reputation and/or public image, or simply do not wish any bad conversations related to their name. Wouldn't you do the same?
I have a vision that we can have sunny, clean and pleasant forums for the industry, that are safe for every individual and business.
For example: There is St James park - fantastic, clean, beautiful, safe for children, safe for business owners, and monitored by law enforcement. In contrast, there are parks where “anything goes,” and cautious parents avoid taking their children there.
I understand that some may feel this restricts freedom of speech. I understand this. At the same time, freedom of speech should not translate into personal attacks on other members, businesses, or organizations. Such attacks cause unnecessary pain and do not solve any issues. A person or business person on the other side (also, a good person) will read those words with pain.
Acorn Domains is gradually being reformed as a clean park (the same as DNForum - we don't seem to have issues there).
We have a simple rule for all who use Acorn Domains for their business: Please be polite (not in a pub), conduct business respectfully, and avoid insults. There isn't really anything else to it.
No drama, please. No fight, please. Don't call out brand names.
I understand that ocasionally members have desire to let go their frustration. I do understand it. Publicly spoken words don't really solve anything - often are read as personal attacks on a member or business, and just make situation worse, cause more pain and people more stubborn.
If you have issues with any companies or organisations: please deal with these in private manner, and if needed and nothing else helps - you can start legal action.
I do apologise if I have acciently removed some member who wished us and me only the best. For trying to enforce this simple code of conduct, I was personally attacked from several sides - and I could potentially remove some member whom I misread as another attack on me. This is like weeding a garden - ocasionally you can remove a rose when it is surrounded by weeds. My sincere apologies for any mistakes.
I have no desire to insult with anyone. We work to live happy lives. Everyone wishes to be happy.
Acorn Domains will become such a place. Even if the price is the need to enforce these simple rules.
And thank you to all those members, who actually picked up the phone and called me being worried what is going on. Thank you!! Especially @JimDavies, thank you for trying even if, quite often, you see me as stubborn
I really appreciate this. I have a larger mission here.--
We are still working on the number of tasks with Acorn + we will have a new theme. There is a lot of work that is being done in the background. We are trying to complete these as soon as possible, though time is needed. This includes inability to remove past comments/started threads = there seems to be some technical issue that appeared after the update, and our @Admin has also it on his list. Categories will be reorganised. Domains unrelated to the UK will not be as much advertised as it is now. TOS to be revised. .. and more is coming. Lots is to be done
.. work in progress.Does this help?
I welcome your suggestions, and all I ask: please be polite. I, too, am a person - insults do hurt. Thank you for your understanding and reading me explaining the larger vision.
Have a great Monday!
Helmuts
proud Acorn
For our foreign members, a quick look into St James park (one of my favourite London parks):
[media]
