Jeff Jones Posted in social media that AMSAT blocked him from reading Tweets, etc.
In fact, this is what he posted
Now, I must report what has happened to me as a result of speaking out against the incumbents (legacy) members of the AMSAT BoDs. Because I spoke out, I was removed from the AMSAT-BB mailing list (a direct violation of AMSAT-NA bylaws). I was removed and banned from the AMSAT-NA Facebook page and I am blocked from viewing the AMSAT Twitter feed.
I am a member, and I would like the Board to respond with what criteria were followed in order to come to this conclusion. Is there a Bylaw that he violated? This reads like one person decided on his or her own to lock him out.
I have no personal gain in this, however, I do get concerned when things start to take on a dictator roll.
Does AMSAT follow any sort of Democracy process?
Mike va3mw
Possibly there was a violation of the Acceptable Use policy?
Found here: https://www.amsat.org/new-mail-services-page/
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AMSAT_AUP_061819....
73 N3CRT Charles Reiche
On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:33 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB < [email protected]> wrote:
Jeff Jones Posted in social media that AMSAT blocked him from reading Tweets, etc.
In fact, this is what he posted
Now, I must report what has happened to me as a result of speaking out against the incumbents (legacy) members of the AMSAT BoDs. Because I spoke out, I was removed from the AMSAT-BB mailing list (a direct violation of AMSAT-NA bylaws). I was removed and banned from the AMSAT-NA Facebook page and I am blocked from viewing the AMSAT Twitter feed.
I am a member, and I would like the Board to respond with what criteria were followed in order to come to this conclusion. Is there a Bylaw that he violated? This reads like one person decided on his or her own to lock him out.
I have no personal gain in this, however, I do get concerned when things start to take on a dictator roll.
Does AMSAT follow any sort of Democracy process?
Mike va3mw _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Thanks Charles
I hope it was related to that and if so then the offender was educated what he did wrong. To do it without informing the offender as to why is just wrong.
Mike va3mw
On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:52 AM Charles Reiche [email protected] wrote:
Possibly there was a violation of the Acceptable Use policy?
Found here: https://www.amsat.org/new-mail-services-page/
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AMSAT_AUP_061819....
73 N3CRT Charles Reiche
On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:33 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB < [email protected]> wrote:
Jeff Jones Posted in social media that AMSAT blocked him from reading Tweets, etc.
In fact, this is what he posted
Now, I must report what has happened to me as a result of speaking out against the incumbents (legacy) members of the AMSAT BoDs. Because I spoke out, I was removed from the AMSAT-BB mailing list (a direct violation of AMSAT-NA bylaws). I was removed and banned from the AMSAT-NA Facebook page and I am blocked from viewing the AMSAT Twitter feed.
I am a member, and I would like the Board to respond with what criteria were followed in order to come to this conclusion. Is there a Bylaw that he violated? This reads like one person decided on his or her own to lock him out.
I have no personal gain in this, however, I do get concerned when things start to take on a dictator roll.
Does AMSAT follow any sort of Democracy process?
Mike va3mw _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
The person in question clearly violated the Acceptable Use Policy for the AMSAT Public Mailing Lists (AUP), and was informed of such. While AMSAT embraces diversity of opinions and values, we will not allow AMSAT mailing lists to be used to make inflammatory posts containing attacks against individuals or AMSAT. We caution subscribers when the content of posts begin to cross a line and inform them when it becomes necessary to remove them from the list. This is done privately and professionally, as it should be. Robert Bankston, KE4AL AMSAT-BB Moderator
_______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Robert, Thanks for posting this information/reminder. I was hoping that things would calm down after the Election andthe AMSAT-BB could be safely taken off my Spam List. It nowis, but a return to the constant griping has got to stop. KYFC TNX/73, Bob K8BL (AMSAT #6593)
On Friday, September 25, 2020, 09:55:43 AM EDT, Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
The person in question clearly violated the Acceptable Use Policy for the AMSAT Public Mailing Lists (AUP), and was informed of such. While AMSAT embraces diversity of opinions and values, we will not allow AMSAT mailing lists to be used to make inflammatory posts containing attacks against individuals or AMSAT. We caution subscribers when the content of posts begin to cross a line and inform them when it becomes necessary to remove them from the list. This is done privately and professionally, as it should be. Robert Bankston, KE4AL AMSAT-BB Moderator
_______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Robert Bankston