"when a dispute arises, i always try to get the parties to focus on their mutual goal... they usually have one
then they have to modify their position enough to allow the other party some breathing room so they too can focus on the goal"
Mike,
I've been taking a back seat watch on this whole episode, as I have not been banned. (Don't know how they missed me!)
So far from what I have read here, I agree with your ideas and Brians post.
Others have made suggestions, but based on FAR too many assumptions, mostly the erroneous one the Taunton will ever WANT them to return to BT.
It's a sad time for BT, but I think what happened was for the most part justifiable. And they DON"T (repaet several times) have to justify their actions, nor do they need to let ANYONE back in.
I am amazed to sit here and watch folks that got tossed, try to bully their way back in, and not even realize what they are suggesting.
There are a few folks in the Tavern that I could admittedly do with out, but I would still miss them to some extent because they are not always total azzes.