As I stated in my previous post, I agree that a boycott would not be an effective tool to effect change in the attitudes of the rulers of BT. However, a ceremonial boycott, a protest if you will, may be an avenue to persue to show that a great number of us feel that their approach to moderation is absolutely wrong. It would give those who were treated so unfairly a place and a means to voice their frustration with such an autocratic regime.

You make many valid points about the division between tavernites and non tavernites, and the reluctance of the majority of Bt'rs to not'rock the boat', more reasons that a boycott would be difficult to organize and would be of only token significance.

I fear that taunton is prepared to suffer the loss of most of the posters that have made up our community in order to impose their will, and they are taking the bet that the forum will rebuild itself without them.

No way else to explain the treatment of people who have been guests in their house for years.

I hope this forum here gives some a place to vent and communicate in this time of confusion, but you well know we will never make this place into the old place.

Your approach may be an effective one by refusing to be kicked out, but only if a large enough number of posters feel the same way, and have the time, energy, and expertise necessary to mount such a campaign long enough to wear them down. Those that do have the attributes necessary will inevitably lose steam over time, making a sustained effort improbable.

I would prefer that they become enlightened in some manner that they have acted outside the realm of good faith, rather than be brought to behave by brute strength, if that is possible.

But I think that it is unlikely that they will see the light.