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Old 05-27-2009, 12:09 AM
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Please be advised that the moderator abilities for O3_SHOOTER and Hairyeyeball have been rescinded effective immediately.

It gives me great pain to take this action, as both John and Duke were long-standing members of this forum, with us since (quite literally) the very beginning.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:11 AM
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Good work.... Tough, but had to be done.
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I think it was the right thing to do.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:39 AM
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It's unfortunate when a leader has to make a tough decision like this, but it had to be done. I applaud you for doing the right thing when it was needed.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:44 AM
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Grunt, I am sorry that you had to do this.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:52 AM
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Like shooting a pet dog that has gone rabit.

I'm sure.

In this case, near half the litter.
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Old 05-27-2009, 01:34 AM
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Please be advised that the moderator abilities for O3_SHOOTER and Hairyeyeball have been rescinded effective immediately.

It gives me great pain to take this action, as both John and Duke were long-standing members of this forum, with us since (quite literally) the very beginning.
I'm truly sorry you had to go through with this, chief. It's very unfortunate. I do believe though that it was the right move, considering the circumstances.

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Old 05-27-2009, 07:07 AM
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I'm not sorry it had to be done. If they were long-standing members of this forum, but yet thought by applying false bravado and embellishment would garner them respect and standing, the best thing to do is cut them loose. As this is not an exclusive military-only forum, I would trust that those in charge are the real deal; who better to instruct,give advice, encourage good discussion, than from individuals with intergrity, background and experience?

This forum seems to be frequented by many non-adults, some who aspire to service (whether CAP, active or reserve military). Great, applaud them for it; they do not need role models whose true credentials could fit on the side of matchbook. And until it is proven otherwise, that is all they have thus far.

No, sir, I'm not sorry. You have clowns in all walks of life; let them go juggle somewhere else. Hopefully they will have an revelation and get wired right and tight in life.

Have seen other sites which had bombshells of knuckleheads pulling similiar.

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Old 05-27-2009, 07:19 AM
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Grunt:

I know you had placed great trust and confidence in both of these guys. Its a shame to find out, especially after all these years, that trust had been taken out back, stomped on, spat on, and thrown in the dumpster.

Thanks for taking the hard right.
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Old 05-27-2009, 07:20 AM
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You did the right thing. I realize it was a difficult decision but no one needs imposters proclaiming false bravado.
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