Message from the owner

[progdirjim(Admin)]

This is directed to everyone.

I joined Aural Moon about 7 years ago because of the music. I've stayed and become increasingly involved because of the community. It is important to me that Aural Moon remain a FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL, and SUPPORTIVE community.

Vax and I spend a fair amount of money on Aural Moon. User contributions help offset some of the costs, but be assured that he and I are putting money out of our pockets every month. Why? Because we believe in the music and community.

Management of Aural Moon takes a LOT of time by several people - Vax, myself, Davin, and Dot; as well as Rogor and Jam. Most decisions are made jointly by us as a team, but circumstances require each of us to make individual decisions as well. Having met all of my fellow contributors in person, I can assure you none of us has any bad intentions. If something occurs that SEEMS that way, someone does not or did not have all the relevant information. None of us claim to be perfect; we all have made mistakes. And YOU might not have all the information we have when we make a decision. This is not grandiosity, but just the realistic logistics of running a (intentionally money losing) business.

I am asking for people to stop being so <insert expletive adverb> sensitive. The management here runs Aural Moon as a service, that is free for anyone who does not CHOOSE to contribute. If you think we get anything out of it besides personal satisfaction, and the opportunity to meet good people (and most people here, management and listeners, are good people), you're wrong.

If the personal interactions are not rewarding, none of us will continue. That is not a threat, but a fact. I am tired of babysitting and mediating between alleged adults. The choice is yours - play nice or go elsewhere. If the insults, barbs and bickering continue, one day you just may find Aural Moon gone.

This was written solely by me. If you have any problems with anything here, blame only me. And I would be happy to have a RATIONAL discussion with anyone who has a valid point.

JIM