Joe, you told me so!  I defended this group when it started.  Naive? (That's what 'JusticeandPeace' said in their letter.  Not that I agree with their tactics but call me a 'well-played fiddle').

Everything started out well.  I didn't ask to join the group.  Both Colby and Esther asked me to join though I've never met either, personally.

Then came election time and the page gradually (maybe) turned into an elect Stuart Lakernick, then/and Rick Farr page.  Some tried to keep it as OP betterment activism.  Amy Peck continued for a while longer than most.

Let me be clear, I have stayed on the page longer than I normally would have in hopes it would revert back to something positive.  I was censored from posting new posts for a while after I countered Rick's statements following a Board Meeting.  Or I wasn't.  It was some magic of nature and the internet. It did not change for weeks until Esther Diller finally responded personally to my question asking why.  Yes, Colby said she didn't do it and didn't believe Esther would do it.  Amy Peck said she didn't do it (it wasn't when she was moderator anyway).  Esther never said she didn't do it.  She ignored it until I pinned her down on it.  Within 20 minutes, I could  make new posts again.  I'm not 100% sure but I believe at that time, Esther was the only moderator on the page.  Prev both Colby and Amy were at different times.

Ive been disparaged on the site repeatedly for providing info that the, what's that new word, cabal, doesn't want everyone else to know.  I have tried not to disparage anyone with my comments.  If I did, I apologize.  You can DM me if you want to show me where that happened and I will apologize personally to you bc that is how it is supposed to work.  When things got a little more heated, you know accusations and name calling, Esther MIGHT step in and remind people to be nice and explain the warning system...until the next time.  She called on my behavior frequently while others were saying unkind things to or about me.  I've got a thick skin and really that's not why I'm on the page but don't throw a bunch of propoganda and not allow pushback.  Then I noticed that pretty much *I* was the getting the brunt of the behavior.  I even repeated something (common sensical) that someone else said without comment to test it out...yep.  I'll say it ... Target.

Today, I was booted.  Not really a big deal.  Gives me more free time.  But let me tell you the post that got ME booted.  I posted :. "This is uncalled for 'ladies'.  Glad you think it's funny Lakernick" after two 'ladies' posted about me:.  'I think she's probably an expert witness at this point (tongue out emoji)  in her mind anyway (tongue out laughing emoji.". To which another 'lady' replied, "or the anonymous source".    I'll note alone, sticks and stones, but it's been ongoing for weeks? Months?  And I mention Stuart Lakernick because nearly every time someone said something rude, he thought it was funny, including this time.  Esther posted her casual be nice then booted me.  Or maybe it's internet magic again.  Thanks Esther!  The other two are of course still on the page.  As people say, it's her page she can do what she wants.  Absolutely!

There are literally people afraid to comment anything that might get them disparaged or booted.

So that's my adventure.  If you don't believe me, sign up for the site and read for yourself.

But remember, Joe and I warned you.