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Title: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: on May 23, 2003, 07:29:17 PM: After a long conversation with Mike Bouma regarding the Amiga situation, we seem to have reached an understanding. I won't go into it, as most of it's private. Just understand that everyone, even the most staunch opponents aren't always THAT far apart in thoughts.

As an olive branch, I have removed the ban on Mike Bouma from the site and he should now be able to participate.

Before attacking randomly, I would ask of each of you that you consider your words carefully. The Amiga community would be better off if everyone got along. Peace however is seemingly a pipe dream. Let's go for a matter of toleration, which is good for everyone.

Wayne
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: meerschaum on May 23, 2003, 07:34:35 PM: needless to say I dont like Mike Bouma but I agree to tollerate him for the good the community....
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: AmiGR on May 23, 2003, 07:35:18 PM: IMHO, his presence and postings will double the
number of the flamewars, but it's your site and your
decision. Welcome back to Mike... I hope he won't
screw up YET again...
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: on May 23, 2003, 07:37:50 PM: Guys?

I can appreciate your comments and you have every right to your opinion. All I'm asking is that in the interest of this community, let's give peace at least one chance here before lighting the predictable camp fires.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: MikeB on May 23, 2003, 07:48:31 PM: Thanks alot Wayne. :-)

@ All

I am not here to start any fights and in fact you will mainly see me lurking on AO and not actually participate in any polarized discussions.

All the best to the Genesi, AROS and Amiga teams and their supporters. :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: meerschaum on May 23, 2003, 07:49:48 PM: I agree with that wayne but this 'peaceful' moment couldnt come at a worse time...I think we all know why when we look at how camp leader companies are doing...its hard to forget who said what...
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: amigamad on May 23, 2003, 08:06:32 PM: Welcome back :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Hooligan_DCS on May 23, 2003, 08:20:51 PM: Mike please, no use of word FUD in every post, please.. or we'll all go :crazy:
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Ohno on May 23, 2003, 08:24:04 PM: Hi Mike,

good to see you back here.

Regards,

Onno
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: SilvrDrgn on May 23, 2003, 08:29:31 PM: @MikeB,
Welcome back, and enjoy your stay! :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: amimonkey on May 23, 2003, 08:44:27 PM: @Wayne: mucho respect for letting MikeB back again.

@All, how about we let bygones be bygones now?

Ian
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: redrumloa on May 23, 2003, 08:46:36 PM: Quote
@All, how about we let bygones be bygones now?

Yup. Welcome back Mike.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Kees on May 23, 2003, 08:50:10 PM: Hey Mike ... welcome back dude ! :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Krusher on May 23, 2003, 08:58:30 PM: Hey, a name from the past :-)

Welcome back.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Calen on May 23, 2003, 09:11:28 PM: Quote
no more Buffy

or is it? :-)
Nice final episode though.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: bloodline on May 23, 2003, 09:15:33 PM: Quote

MikeB wrote:

All the best to the Genesi, AROS and Amiga teams and their supporters. :-)

Thank you, I hope all the Amiga teams will have much success!! :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Krusher on May 23, 2003, 09:20:34 PM: Quote

Calen wrote:
Quote
no more Buffy

or is it? :-)
Nice final episode though.

Well, it's to be seen *g* Joss Whedon can always decide otherwise :-D
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Billsey on May 23, 2003, 09:34:38 PM: Welcome back, Mike.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Paul_Gadd on May 23, 2003, 09:52:48 PM: edited by admin: off-topic.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: alx on May 23, 2003, 09:58:50 PM: Welcome back :-D

And thanks to Wayne for letting this happen :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: MikeB on May 23, 2003, 11:02:55 PM: @ All

Thanks alot for welcoming me back and for all the kind supportive emails. :-D
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Targhan on May 23, 2003, 11:10:44 PM: Welcome back MikeB.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Glaucus on May 24, 2003, 12:23:22 AM: It's good to see Amiga fans can actually come to some form of agreement!

Welcome back Mike!

- Mike
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: filson on May 24, 2003, 02:31:51 AM: Tolerance is ofte called uppon when there is none.
Welcome back Mike. Nice to see your ugly mug (well then avatar :-) ) again. :-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: redfox on May 24, 2003, 02:54:54 AM: Welcome back MIke.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Rodney on May 24, 2003, 03:09:42 AM: Quote

Wayne wrote:
After a long conversation with Mike Bouma regarding the Amiga situation, we seem to have reached an understanding. I won't go into it, as most of it's private. Just understand that everyone, even the most staunch opponents aren't always THAT far apart in thoughts.

As an olive branch, I have removed the ban on Mike Bouma from the site and he should now be able to participate.

Before attacking randomly, I would ask of each of you that you consider your words carefully. The Amiga community would be better off if everyone got along. Peace however is seemingly a pipe dream. Let's go for a matter of toleration, which is good for everyone.

Wayne

Mike was banned? Wow, how did i miss that? Can i ask why he was banned since i missed everything!?

I never though mike was a bad guy. He sure loves his Amiga :).
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Quixote on May 24, 2003, 04:04:44 AM: :pint: Welcom back, sir! It's good to see you again.

(http://amiga.org/images/subject/icon20.gif) Wouldn't you know it? All the interesting stuff happens while I'm out of town for a day!
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: MarkTime on May 24, 2003, 04:14:38 AM: welcome back Mike, and for some reason I am
caught up in this sappy love fest too.

My only regret is I never made anyone angry 'nuff
to ban me, if I had, then maybe people would
be welcoming me back now, instead of you.

dang, when I think about it, that makes me mad,
where's my big re-union thread....with people
crying and hugging me and sending me e-mails.

;-)

kidding folks....

anyway, good to see the whole family back together.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: downix on May 24, 2003, 05:49:46 AM: @Rodney

I think it was due to a major case of head-butting. But, if it's
resolved, great!
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: anarchic_teapot on May 24, 2003, 08:23:30 AM: Welcome back Mike. Just ignore the bitching.
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: MikeB on May 24, 2003, 08:56:42 AM: @ Rodney

Let's just say that things had to be talked out better, as else miscommunications will start to lead a life of their own and I am really happy to see this resolved.

The ban allowed me to better concentrate on AmigaWorld.net however, which I joined as an administrator just before the ban, so the temporary ban had it's positive aspects as well. :-)

BTW I like the new (to me) Amiga.org look alot! Keep up the excellent work guys. 8-)
Title: Re: Mike Bouma re-enters Amiga.org
Post by: Giovanni on May 24, 2003, 10:21:22 AM: Quote
The ban allowed me to better concentrate on AmigaWorld.net

...which is a nice site, too.

But anyway, welcome back. Nice to see the Amiga family whole again ;-)