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[jrdunn]

@Johanna, Thank you. I am from the U.S. and don't really care for that stuff.  I think I have thick enough skin but feel like most of it is a waste of time.  I do feel everyone is entitled to their opinion but I don't come here for it unless it is about leatherwork.  I really appreciate all the hard work all the moderators put in.  Thank you!  As always, JM2C.  Jim

[Doc Reaper]

Uhm, YAY!

[Handstitched]

The 'green bar' flashes for about 1 second on my screen  here in Oz, sometimes it doesn't flash at all.  . 

All good . My jokes were pretty bad anyway    

HS

[fredk]

I had a 'green bar' flash up yesterday evening, for about 2 seconds. I haven't seen it again.

We have 'green' bars and 'orange' bars here. As I'm colour-blind I just drink at home

 

[Frodo]

my green bar is constant. it brings me to this conversation

 

Edited July 8, 2022 by Frodo

[fredk]

meabee I got included automatically so I don't need no 'green bar' like you lesser minions do,  

[Johanna]

If you clicked the X the cookies remember you don't want to see it again. It just says that we welcome all conversation about leather and leatherwork, but no more controversial topics on the main board, then directs to my post here. You're on my "include" list @fredk I'll add them shortly, after the thunderstorm passes.

Our function on this corner of the Internet is to provide a place for leatherworkers to discuss and share anything leather related. That is what we do. Thank you everyone for your understanding and support. 

[nstarleather]

@Johanna I appreciate this decision and know it's for the best.  I'll make an effort to post more now.

[Riem]

I too want to add my voice of thanks for the change / hack, @Johanna! Like quite a few people mentioned, I was also put off by the uncivil vitriol I saw appearing on the forum, and started drawing back from even just reading posts. I really hope the change will have the desired effect, and encourage some of the lurkers to start part. To Johanna and the mods - thank you for doing a great job! I too have moderated online forums and discussions lists before, and know how difficult it can be to reign in high contributing members who sometimes "go rogue" on topics no one expected to get out of hand. My motto has always been "Moderate a great forum like you cook a small fish - very little. But don't serve it up raw!" 

[Handstitched]

I did try to click on the ' green bar' at the top , but it disappeared quicker than I can say,  'Leatherworker.net'  . It was there barely a second. Had my little pointer in position ready to click on it  too   . Must be losing my touch.  Does anyone know what it says?? 

HS