Ugh, what a mess!

As you and others have noticed some highly unethical tactics have been used to desecrate what was once a beautiful place of learning and wonder...

These three things are at the core of you all have gone through.

First, remember that repentance is a decision. It is nothing less than a chosen course of action that must be pursued if any changes are to happen.
It takes a desire to do what is right to make such commitment. It also takes courage and tenacity to hold true to that promise.

Secondly, anything can(and often will) flourish with encouragement. Praise and flattery were used to gain power. Depredation was used to put down rivals. Power lust, and the resulting power struggle are at the centre of the conflict.

Thirdly, slander is a deed and a decision. It is an illusion must be sustained by continual effort if it is to have any permanancy. So it has been.

You know, when Mom would happily talk of roleplay, that roleplay would often include spelunking, explorers sharing the joy of discovery(neat discoveries!), penguins, a hat with "wizzzard" written on it in sequins, a carnivourous couch, and goodnatured laughter. At the heart of the matter was an abiding friendship shared by the team. Yes, there were moments when someone would act insesitively intentionally. Yes, there were moments when trolls would come the way of the explorers. However, humility, mutual respect and the explorers' concern for one another overcame many obstacles.

That is what I saw during those times I had joined in prior to the revolution-regression. I understood why my mother was so fond of so many of you and of the Community.

However, this scenario changed when several people the community looked to began to promote many attitudes and actions that, in time, undermined the nature of the Old Community.
These included promotion of self over friends(sister to 'looking out for number 1).

Thankfully, healing can in the form of from-the-heart apologies and from-the-heart forgiveness.
I call for a counter-revolution to be brought about by a deliberate choice to treat others well!

Forgiveness brings healing and apologies open the door. Do not ever forget that.

God save you all. I will pray for you and for the truth to be known.