Robert I have to agree with Judith. I am counted multiple instances between the previously closed thread and this thread where Manny and others have referred back to the Terms of Use, in addition to promoting our values.
When individuals do not abide by those, especially after multiple reminders from the admin team if a member continues to disregard the contents of these two important pieces of this site, then at that point a decision is reached.
For example we have had members join with legitimate names and profile picutures only to turn around and begin contacting members or posting information of a commerical nature (whether it be legitimate items or some sort of snake oil promising a cure to diabetes). In these instances, the individuals are warned and the content is removed. If it continues, it is clear their intention is not to be involved in the community, but to use and abuse the community.
Other examples include types of trolling that violate our values, which promote community support and diversity and respect, among others. If individuals cannot abide by these, especially after multiple communications between the admin team and the individual,then that is their own decision. They do, however, have to take responsibility for these actions, and as such, are removed.
These are just a few examples of the types of things that the admin team deals with from day to day to keep the site presentable for members to come together and have some quality dialog.
If you are looking for specifics on any particular past member’s reason for leaving or removal by posing this comment related to smoke and mirrors, then you will be unfortunately disappointed. We clearly do not make it a habit of airing anyone’s business out for the voyeurs and onlookers to get some sort of enjoyment. Referring back to the values mentioned previously, it clearly violates items such as our policy regarding diversity and respect, and it also does nothing to add to the content or to the communication of information (another value) on which this site is based.
I was making what I thought was a legit discussion about why my contributing member friends are gone or banned. But Robert is baiting you guys. Can’t you see when the worm has a hook and string attached to it? Just pretend you have an ignore button. This thread died when Manny Hernandez started this -> https://forum.tudiabetes.org/topics/why-do-you-come-back-to
I agree, Mikey. Suggest we all ignore comments that are transparently hook & bait.