The LOTW Crisis has seen a major resignation in the form of Mike Palmer.
With others considering their future in the site, it is clear in this editor's view that things need to change fast. Negotiations need to take place and a way forward found.
If we don't arrest this process, AJJE will cease to exist.
Showing posts with label Strike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Strike. Show all posts
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Mike Palmer resigns from LOTW after furore breaks out over President's posting
LOTW Operations Leader Mike Palmer, a long standing veteran of the site and CO of Prinz Eugen (a multiple Sim of the Year winner), yesterday resigned from AJJE Games in protest over the reversal of Resolution #37 and the leadership in general.
The final straw was a widely-criticised decision by President Jeannette Giesbrecht to post a link to her decision reversing Jamie Chamberlain's ban on the sims of LOTW without asking the COs of the sim, some of whom were not on strike, including Mike himself, recovering from an eye operation. This also included the email to order Ash and Mike to reverse the ban.
Mike posted a thundering resignation in LOTW's parliament, accusing the President of tyranny and stating that the top-level leadership would be glad to see him go. He was followed by relative new player Benjamin Sedlak, his XO Mike Kennedy and Damian Lamothe.
Mike's fear that Jamie Chamberlain would be appointed as his successor proved unfounded- Deborah Leighton Plom was appointed instead. Wife of Parliament Leader Ashley, she is a popular player and seen very much as in the same camp as her husband, who she met via AJJE.
In response, Eddie Cramer said he did not harbour any ill-feelings towards Jamie. Jeannette said that she was sorry to see him go.
We will keep you updated with developments. This may not be the last resignation.
The final straw was a widely-criticised decision by President Jeannette Giesbrecht to post a link to her decision reversing Jamie Chamberlain's ban on the sims of LOTW without asking the COs of the sim, some of whom were not on strike, including Mike himself, recovering from an eye operation. This also included the email to order Ash and Mike to reverse the ban.
Mike posted a thundering resignation in LOTW's parliament, accusing the President of tyranny and stating that the top-level leadership would be glad to see him go. He was followed by relative new player Benjamin Sedlak, his XO Mike Kennedy and Damian Lamothe.
Mike's fear that Jamie Chamberlain would be appointed as his successor proved unfounded- Deborah Leighton Plom was appointed instead. Wife of Parliament Leader Ashley, she is a popular player and seen very much as in the same camp as her husband, who she met via AJJE.
In response, Eddie Cramer said he did not harbour any ill-feelings towards Jamie. Jeannette said that she was sorry to see him go.
We will keep you updated with developments. This may not be the last resignation.
Friday, 2 July 2010
Strike message from LOTW strikers
This message has been posted to replace a number of MOTDs in LOTW:
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LOTW Strike
Email to Alex
LOTW on Strike!
Attention all
You might already know or you might not, several of LOTW's members are
‘on strike’ for 29 days this month in protest over multiple Terms of
Use and Guiding Principle violations.
Activity on this ship and on others in the club might therefore be
affected, and we apologise for the upheaval this might cause.
With thanks,
LOTW
Statement Of Fact
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No response from the leadership has yet been received, but it is still early in the day AJJE time.
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LOTW Strike
Email to Alex
LOTW on Strike!
Attention all
You might already know or you might not, several of LOTW's members are
‘on strike’ for 29 days this month in protest over multiple Terms of
Use and Guiding Principle violations.
Activity on this ship and on others in the club might therefore be
affected, and we apologise for the upheaval this might cause.
With thanks,
LOTW
Statement Of Fact
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No response from the leadership has yet been received, but it is still early in the day AJJE time.
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