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Subject: Re: Chess Thinkers forum should be a Huge Embarrassemnt to this Board

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 18:58:21 09/06/04

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On September 05, 2004 at 14:44:23, otis williams wrote:

>
> I'm simply appalled that CCC associates with the Neo-Nazi racist So called
>Chess thinkers forum, which discuss everything but chess. As long as CCC is
>connected in anyway shape or form with CTF i will not donate a Red Cent! CTF
>discredits the owners of this forum and everyone who associates with it. I hope
>Mr Steve will listen to the pleas of the many members who object to it's
>presence and have the decency to toss it to the wind

Otis,

As of moderator of CCC, it is my belief that CCC should practice inclusivity as
opposed to exclusivity.  The difference is obvious - inclusivity implies that
every member is welcome and celebrated  regardless of gender, race, ethnicity,
creed, color, and religion etc  no matter what.  This forum should not tolerate
any member that makes any member or  group of feel unwelcome due to gender,
race, ethnicity, creed, color, and religion etc. and any posts that do this
should simply not be tolerated.

There have been a few permanent bannings during the past 12 months resulting
from members posting inappropriate comments regarding the above.

It my belief that CTF should follow the same principles.  There is more than
enough hate in the world already, there is no need for Corporate sponsorship.
Also, since we are now paying for CCC, discussions regarding CCC/CTF linkage are
appropriate within the guidelines of the CCC charter.  Others may disagree with
that, which is ok with me.

I did not let the current linkage of CCC/CTF dissuade me from donating to CCC.
However, I will work within the system to ultimately break the CCC/CTF linkage
or change CTF.  Very simply, it will make my day to see CCC/CTF linkage broken
or better yet for CTF to adopt inclusivity and  celebration of diversity
principles as part of its charter.  Then you can have a real Chess Thinker’s
Forum.

Best regards,

Michael Byrne



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