So, I do not think it is fair to want/demand any MVP_VFP to take a position

Greg,

I generally agree with your comments....one point, however...

To me, it wasn't a matter of wanting or demanding - I expected more out of them here. Some of the individuals who posted their views on issues like JVP, suddenly don't want to talk about this up here.

The Krameks seemed quite eager to post about what Naomi did back in June, and also eager to broadcast their views on her work/posting habits, with some pretty strong statements....but (it would appear) less eager to provide explanation for their actions on the very forums where they posted about her.

I have to say this, because it's been on my mind for some time now. Andy acknowleged here on the UT that he was asked (by someone he respected) to essentially drop the infamous hacking issue re: Naomi. That's around the time when we saw the "this matter is now closed once and for all" from Andy. And then a short time later, roughly two months (if our collective general reconstruction of the facts is correct), the letters are sent. Unless I'm missing some huge significant facts...if I were the individual who originally asked Andy to "back off", saw a public statement as such, and then learned about letters being sent, I'd be pretty hacked off.

If anyone is reading this and thinking, "no, you don't have all the facts"....by all means, please speak up.

A question...is it not reasonable to believe that if they had the time to complain and protest about Naomi, as well as the time to compile statistics about Naomi's online activities and draft correspondances to Naomi's employer, they would also have the time to provide some kind of public online explanation?

According to Naomi, as of yesterday, she has not heard from the Krameks since she was terminated. If this is indeed true (and I sincerely hope that Naomi is being honest), that is perhaps the saddest aspect of all.

IMO, a strong community can withstand adversity.

I'll say this - I have a new-found respect for a few other folks up here.

What we've seen here is not a model of strong community leadership.