Howdy Folks!
Bowser is right about we maybe should let it go. We have a new forum with great folks running the show, and Bowser doesn't need to worry about his post being deleted or locked here, or maybe getting suspended because he mentioned Garretts!
The fact is, we all search for treasure, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise that we eventually got the shaft. On this forum, we get dignity and respect and the fellowship of all our friends from the old place. Since everybody that was there is now here (with more coming along with each passing day) we don't really need to revisit a place that had little regard for members.
When a company doesn't treat their customers right, their customers will find somebody who does.
I am a real believer in Karma. What goes around, comes around. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. However you phrase it, the meaning is the same. You reap what you sew. It's all on the wheel, and whatever goes out comes back again, in spades! They've created this situation, and the return on the karmic level will pan out. I just keep repeating to myself Those who cross me do not prosper! They've done what they have, and will ultimately pay a karmic price for what they did. They'll have to live with the consequences of their actions.
But we don't really need to drop down to that level ourselves. We have a bright new year to celebrate on a brand, spanking new (at least to most of us) forum that gives respect to each member and safeguards their dignity.
A forum, any forum, isn't about a bunch of electrons on a server somewhere. It is about the people who become part of that forum. The members are the heart and soul of a forum. Without members, who needs a forum? Since most of the active members are now here, our purpose is achieved. We are together just as we were before, only with people who honor us with kindness and understanding.
Sure, there are some real tender wounds that resulted from what happened. But they'll heal quicker if we don't pick at the scabs. We can look forward to seeing posts from all those great folks who came over here, along with those already here, and celebrate the fact that not only do we still have all our old friends, but a whole forum full of new friends that welcomed us with open arms. That's pretty terrific so far as I am concerned.
My last few days ":daydream:ver there were spent writing dozens of private messages and emails to folks I cared about on that forum to let them know where everybody went, and promoting the American Detectorist.
Some of the folks here now are here because I urged them to check it out. Snickerdoodle came after a phone conversation that lasted almost an hour. I think Evan came because I encouraged him to do so. Quite a few others came to see this forum after I wore out my keyboard contacting them. And each of them that came has expressed their joy and wonder at this great forum we now enjoy. More will be coming because I surely sent out a heap of emails, and some folks dont check every day, so it might take awhile. But I no longer feel any need to traipse back there, like a dog returns to his own vomit.
We don't need them as badly as they need us. And evidently, we are more valued here than we have been in a long time.
So let's do as Bowser suggests. Let's forget about them. They have no power here.
But we, as a group and as individuals have overwhelming power. We have the power to vote.
And we've already voted with our feet. We are here, and it is wonderful.
We wanted respect, and we got it with American Detectorist.
We wanted to be accorded dignity, and we got that too. American Detectorist.
We wanted the right to speak what we would, and we have that too. American Detectorist.
We wanted reasonable moderators, and we got that. American Detectorist.
We didn't like having posts locked or deleted capriciously, and it doesnt happen with American Detectorist.
Best of all, we have the whole gang right here, at American Detectorist.
And I'm mighty proud to be here, and thankful for the situation bringing us all together again!
Thankful too that these wonderful folks have done all in their power to make us at home and welcome.
They dont even seem to mind that we're strange, or say silly things sometimes.
So far as I'm concerned, I'll forget all about any other forum and bask in the warm hospitality that makes American Detectorist feel like home again.
And in all of that, I am content!
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
I don't trust them and I don't believe it will go back to the way it once was. Even if they put it back exactly the way it was there is still more benefit to the American Detectorist Forum. You can talk about other detectors and products here without getting your knuckles cracked and you can sell items here. I am not kissing and making up. 
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