>We do NOT disagree on the value of them to our community. That is, I value their overall contribution and their knowledge very high.
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>What I remarked is that these same people apparently did not value the time and effort someone else made to that same community. On the contrary, they blamed that person for that. Do you share their opinion here? I propose you leave the details out and discuss the abstract, ethical case.

Peter, this is a situation that spiralled to regrettable conclusion. Naomi did A which upset Andy. Andy did B which upset Naomi, and so on, each action being a bigger one than the previous. Let's also not forget Naomi's employer -- who knows what their motivation was?

As I've stated before, none of us here have all the details, so we can't judge what happened. What I don't understand is why this is not a private dispute between them and why community members feel the need to get involved and pick sides. If I have a fight with a golfing friend, do I expect everyone in the clubhouse to discuss it and decide who's right and who's wrong without even knowing what it's about?

I'm done discussing this. I've stated my opinions. It's time to move on.

Doug