David Klain 874106 Posted February 24, 2010 at 01:39 AM Posted February 24, 2010 at 01:39 AM All, I have run this to ground and removed the post in question from public view. As you all know, VATSIM has a strict policy of not getting involved in real-world politics, conflicts, etc. This is simply necessary given the fact we are an international organization/community and must maintain an environment which is friendly to all. While I respect and appreciate the enthusiasm of the event organizers, the reality is this event is celebrating/commemorating a pending military operation/deployment and starts us down a slippery slope that is simply not appropriate. I recognize that everyone concerned with this issue (on both sides) is well-intentioned and focused on having fun on the VATSIM network and that is exactly how it should be. I would ask the event organizers to consider remodeling the event and separating it from the military issue in question. I would also ask any organization considering sponsoring an event to discuss it with the division leadership and get a feel for whether or not something is appropriate. If told something is not appropriate and you disagree, I would encourage you to appeal the issue to the RD and even up to the BOG, but hopefully that will not be necessary and we can all work together to continue to use this network in a collegial, collaborative spirit. Thank you all for your support and contributions to VATSIM! all the best, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bocaneanu 906549 Posted February 24, 2010 at 11:30 PM Posted February 24, 2010 at 11:30 PM Hallo Dave, The event has been rebranded as here viewtopic.php?f=9&t=47156. My controllers are looking forward to seeing you there. --- Eric Bocaneanu ROvACC Director (ACCRO1) Eric Bocaneanu ROvACC Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Klain 874106 Posted February 25, 2010 at 01:46 AM Author Posted February 25, 2010 at 01:46 AM Looks like a great event and I hope to be able to make it! I will actually be home on the 28th and will do my best! all the best, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Ionut 1025136 Posted February 25, 2010 at 03:12 AM Posted February 25, 2010 at 03:12 AM Well I just hope we don't draw the VATSIM mosquito's indignation with this one. I don't want offended blood sucking mosquitos vengefully taking a bite of me while controlling! I am afraid that will start the WW3.. with insects. Could be the end of our world as we know it Well... lets hope that the network has fewer mosquito's than politicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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