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**Just2Good** · 01-27-2009, 04:11 PM

It is regrettable and very sad that Kevin Bonham, in a typical fit of anger and bullying, decided to behave in a most un-Australian way on Australia Day. Myself and other Australians were dismayed at his heavy handed actions, and think this went beyond the pale and was completely inappropriate for him to behave in such a fashion on Australia Day over something so minor.

I ask, whatever happened to the fair go? Axiom now becomes the latest former member of Chess Chat to ask that question.

Originally Posted by Kevin Bonham on Australia Day

Axiom signed up numerous hydras today including one with reverse swearing in the username.

It has been made clear to Axiom that he is not to sign up hydras for any reason while banned and that includes just reading the site. He can read as guest if he wants.

Axiom is now banned for a year although this ban will be reviewed if there is a period of at least six months without any further hydra signups at all.

Should there be further hydra signups the ban may be reviewed in the other direction or upgraded to indefinite or permanent.

I note in passing that the site rules on a well-regarded Australian political blog I came across recently included mandatory permanent bans for signing up hydras while banned.

The punishment dished out to Axiom, who only wanted to read their forum and not post there, is excessive and further highlights the need for this alternative Australian chess forum.

Best Regards,

AO

01-27-2009, 04:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,229 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Kevin's Un-Australian Vindictiveness It is regrettable and very sad that Kevin Bonham, in a typical fit of anger and bullying, decided to behave in a most un-Australian way on Australia Day. Myself and other Australians were dismayed at his heavy handed actions, and think this went beyond the pale and was completely inappropriate for him to behave in such a fashion on Australia Day over something so minor. I ask, whatever happened to the fair go? Axiom now becomes the latest former member of Chess Chat to ask that question. Originally Posted by Kevin Bonham on Australia Day Axiom signed up numerous hydras today including one with reverse swearing in the username. It has been made clear to Axiom that he is not to sign up hydras for any reason while banned and that includes just reading the site. He can read as guest if he wants. Axiom is now banned for a year although this ban will be reviewed if there is a period of at least six months without any further hydra signups at all. Should there be further hydra signups the ban may be reviewed in the other direction or upgraded to indefinite or permanent. I note in passing that the site rules on a well-regarded Australian political blog I came across recently included mandatory permanent bans for signing up hydras while banned. The punishment dished out to Axiom, who only wanted to read their forum and not post there, is excessive and further highlights the need for this alternative Australian chess forum. Best Regards, AO __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~