I'll start:
I think Donny has "manned up" and made a sincere and humble apology, and also set the punishment for any future occurrence - a permanent ban - ...
I am not trying to put pressure on Nigel, and I've always held to the fact that this is his playground, and we are all invited here for a 'play-date', but I for one would like to see Donny back ...
I would also like to see people like Scott Yee and others whose names I can't think of (DAMNED senior moments!!!) - but you know who you are - posting more often ...
Whenever you are ready, Nigel ... it is your call ...
t.

I'm with Tony on this one, but, also realize that it's totally Nigel's call.

I'd like to see Donny back, as well as see a few others posting again.

Ian

Let's see if I can't help Donny plead his case.
http://134.84.113.36/music/donny.wmv




-mike

Mike ... I clicked on that link, it went to a new page, said done, but I got nothing ...
t.

CANCEL THAT...it's just a problem I'm having with my PC ...
t.

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Bo pen nyang.

Fantastic, I laughed

I think the thing that could give Nigel pause is the repeat offender nature of this stuff. This is the 2nd time in a fairly short period that Nigel was compelled to suspend him. I don't feel sorry for him but I do suspect we'll see him back at some point...

I hope he brings his knowledge, experience and friendliness back and leaves the masquerading on the sidelines...

We'd be foolish, as a community, to reject him when he returns...

Maybe this time it'll work out...

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Bill in Dayton

This is not a Democracy. Nigel never claimed it was. It's also not the Coliseum where we can give the 'thumbs up' or 'thumbs down'. I think we should cease and desist trying to pressure the administrator into altering or accelerating whatever time-frame he had in mind (it's probably not going to work anyway). I admire the loyalty of Donny's handful of personal friends but don't believe this is the right tactic to use. The only person who can reinstate Donny is Nigel, so if you want to help Donny's case, then you should be communicating with Nigel directly rather than using the medium of the public forum to try to apply pressure. I think, if anything, it's gracious of Nigel not to have locked or deleted this thread (and any others that spring up). We've never had a problem in the past about the administrative decisions Nigel has made, why start now? BTW, this should not be construed as a negative petition against Donny; I don't care if he's reinstated today, tomorrow, six months from now, or never. I just think that that decision should rest where it rightly belongs.

Donny had done a few things (since his banning) to earn some 'brownie points', all duly highlighted by his supporters and accompanied by what appears to be a sincere apology. That's commendable; I suppose everyone is capable of redemption and deserves a third or forth chance, but that's for Nigel to decide. JMO.

chas

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chas ... I agree with you, as per my quote:

"I am not trying to put pressure on Nigel, and I've always held to the fact that this is his playground, and we are all invited here for a 'play-date', but I for one would like to see Donny back ..."

I don't think anyone here is trying to put pressure on Nigel, at least I hope not, and I think people here are only letting their opinions be known ...

Nigel has done a GREAT job with this board over the years and will continue to do so HIS way, and to that I say AMEN !

t.



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It's 100% up to Nigel, but if he ever does come back - Donny is a great guy... If what he says, sometimes strikes a chord with you - just ignore it. If you learn from it or enjoy it, then thank him and move on. We've all said things we regret.