[Cloverfield]

We are letting people voice their opinions here at OWF, but we also stand up for those who had been abused for their opinions in the past. Many people had been afraid to say what they think just because there was a fear of being abused for their opinions. If people can discuss things civilly, then that is wonderful.

We want to keep the peace. We don't want to see a bunch of abusive posts here and there, pointing fingers at people or telling them they are wrong. Because really, there is no right or wrong. What is right for one person is wrong for another and vice versa. Freedom of speech means that you should be able to say what you feel without being silenced or criticized.

We never intended on silencing anyone, so by moving other "goodbye" threads into the already closed topic, people could say such if they wanted, but also were not leaving things open for argument. The threads here and the one pertaining to OWF at TGA are full of bitchiness and the like. We have made a decision to not have such here, thus why they have been closed. The new outlook and attitude of OWF are to be a friendly forum, in particular when you realize that some younger kids visit here and play the Oddworld games.

Some people like arguments and heated debates. And there are places for it. Thus why The Glass Asylum is an ideal place for such. The members who moved there love to debate and argue... and that is fine. But Oddworld Forums is no longer a place for this.

We have no problems sleeping at night here, as myself and Justin made the decision we did for those who were in fear. Helping people is a good feeling.

Abe Babe...


P.S. I've noticed that many people like to say that Justin has taken over the forums or has corrupted me. I want to say that this is not true, this was a decision made by both of us equally. If anything, he has not taken over the forums, as I am still the administrator. Everything is ultimately approved by me, even though we do make decisions together with Peter.