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& i don't mean "leave you" as in for good.. no, no.. still here.. i felt i had to say something.. i hope you understand..

I understand you, more than you know !!!! Ilona

Looks like i wasnt the only one making a statement in todays gallery.....ill just head over to see what you uploaded now.....

"besides just us who are unable to access it half the time :P" LMAO!!!! Amen to that! #;o)

All THC. I'm glad you did say something, and your dedi is just wonderful. Grover is glad too.

*** SALUTE ***

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Hmm I guess I missed something... :(

Yes I miss him very much too! I miss his wit and humor! Even though he is gone he is definately not forgotten! I will be sure to keep an eye on PG for his new works. A huge loss to the gallery that is for sure... SALUTE Brenda

I posted my thoughts on the image link. Great dedi, Cindy.

You have truly honored him,Cindy.He will surely be missed.

Say 'Hi' for me.

Hugz
Marlene

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dont know what happen but it a great lose

Hmmm.... I suspected as much. I just happen to be around in the forum to read some things, before they mysteriously disappeared. I saw his Home Page before it got annihilated a day or so later..... Sorry to say but he was one of the very few reasons I even bothered coming here anymore. His gallery made me smile... and could go on and on about his wit and humor, but what's the point.... he can't read my words. Why am I even posting this? Such a waste of time..... sigh Feel free to delete this post if it's felt to be to contentious or rabble rousing please.... Yep, guess I'm angry.... and I guess I really am out of here for good..... not that anyone will care. Most of the people in here don't even know who the hell I am anyway......

I care

I only comment/post/upload in the photo gallery very infrequently...so...I don't know much about Tedz..but I can say that he absolutely cracks me up! His humor and wit was really refreshing...I will miss that. I hope he is able to come back!
And, Michelle...your work is both outstanding and inspirational. Although we have IM'd, I don't "know" you...I will miss your works here...I care too. Take time away if you need, but please do come back.

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Mmmm, It's one thing being banned for whatever, but to remove Tedz's Gallery is another. Is this a knee jerk reaction from Admin???

sorry 'chelle.. i had hoped this wouldn't happen.. & yes, galleries are removed in the process :(

Truly a crying shame

Well i will miss him here. but at least i still know were to find his art. SALUTE OK Michelle I'm gonna copy you from DA and paste you here (on R'osity). :o)

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would someone be kind enough to give me Brian's email address please. i had it a long time ago, but never saved it. i really want to write him. I AM VERY ANGRY AND UPSET!!!! Brian is an incredible artist and i don't understand what in the world his crime was that the punishment is to be permanently banned here. you're right, Cindy. everything's NOT fine and dandy. i may join michelle in saying farewell to this place also. i guess i'll decide that very soon. michelle...you know what i think of your work. you're a helluva photographer. in case you're still here reading...take care and good luck. :)

Sheila if you know his full name you could just google him. That's what i did with Michelle.

OMG...my memory sucks... Brian's last name. oh i must know it, but what the hell is it? i forgot. somebody help me out here, please. i really want to talk to him. thanks. :)

Thx for letting us know Cyn! I've been wondering lately where he was and why we didn't see him around anymore. What the hell happened?? I don't remember him having a rant at anything lately! Unless it was in private? With admin? Jeez! Michelle darling, don't be silly! I know I do miss u around here and I know I'm not the only one! I too spend less and less time in here....

i wish i could say goodbye to him. I am very sad and down today hard to comment in truth. he touched us all I will never forget him . sniff :O(

Well I agree this really sucks. But I am not going to leave because of this incident. I hope he comes back. If not then that will suck, but what good would our leaving do?

we deserve an explanation. I do not think that a personality like Tedz can be banned without an explanation by Administrators or Moderators. One member already wrote he will quit RR because of this censoreship: I'm tempted to do it, but first I want to know what happened. It is correct and unavoidable to have rules and to apply it: it's no correct to be silent in front of such (rightful) reaction. so please, Moderators, let us know: you all do a beautiful job everyday, do not lose an occasion to be sincere. thanks in advance - Claudio

I agree whit cajolargo, maybe now there will be strange stories spreaded. Because the most are just guessing what's going on me thinks. Better to know the real story, that's how I think about it. Even when it is painful. I liked his humor very much, we lost a creative soul Ilona

I will miss Brian a great deal. We 'collaborated' on 3 images shortly before he was banned and I feel his loss deeply. While I'm angry that he was banned, I don't think leaving Renderosity is the answer either. I admit that that was my initial reaction. But I've made far too many friends here to just up and leave and for all it's faults, I still believe RR is a great place. Those of us that know Brian, know that he could take things too far at times. I suppose he did that one too many times and it was the straw that broke the camel's back. There was definitely a love/hate relationship between he and the admin. I don't know the whole story so I won't get into it any more. I just say let's try and make this a place where we can share our art and ideas.

i have some things i want to say, but i have to go to work now. Richard...thank you for posting his email addy! :)

well sorry its a sad day.. banned from a p'graphy website.. for amateurs and beginners at that!!!... yes l guess dearest brian has emotional out bursts... publically but he has never ever offended me in any way at all, he made me laugh until cry... l think the ban is extremely childish... even tho l do respect admin for all the right reasons.. with the tos and protections and rules, and making RR a safe enviroment......but banning Tedz who infact was a harmless old fart is ridiculous, and childish..like banning a child from play school because it isnt potty trained...

Theres more going on a more serious note in R.R thats more serious than Tedz emotional outbursts.. which involves something more closer to home...ask why so many people have left of late or withdrawn from various activities with in the forum and gallery..!!!and you,ll find it isnt connected in anyway to brian... when l first came to R.R had full enjoyment.. saddly thats now over!!!! wont be the same.....

again full respect for admin.. and the site as a professional organisation and alway believed in it.. but isnt tedz who.. needed bring to heel...:))) if ever hes allowed back in to R.R lm prepared to take 100 per cent responsiblity for the Guy.. why.. because as a woman he has my full trust and respect.. :))) salute...

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TwoPynts, you're right, of course: going away in rage is never a solution. and maybe Brian is laughing at all this noise. and RR is a great place. But, is the word for RR is "community", then I can not agree to manage it following love/hate: if there is a reason for banning such a precious mind, well, at least I would like to know it. I repeat here what I wrote in comments: ART IS NOT A CANDY! biggest artists of the history were colleric, deviant, sexually ambiguous, unpolite, dirty and so on: but genial! to me, ethic is the point here. does only well-mannered people fits for RR? if yes, I'm not sure to be interested in remaining logged. Claudio (sorry for my poor english)

those who were close to the situation will understand.. or should.. some of it was a private affair & will not be discussed in public.. how it was handled by admin was done so in what they thought was best & is outlined in what is considered proper conduct in the terms of service.. it is not our place to demand the details.. i agree it is tragic & a big loss to the community.. i was probably the closest to him.. just know he is adjusting & would not want this turning into a brawl & appreciates your concern

ok I get it - thanks Cynlee. I do not want to dig into private. but why "permanent"?

lovely dedication cindy... heart felt and meant.. and have full respect for your situation.. massive hugs... :))) Nikki..

Well-said Cindy. I just think it is the nature of the artist to crave total freedom of expression and abhor any form of censorship.I believe that is why so many here are outraged. Unfortunately ,we must all bear in mind,we are part of a community here,and ALL communities need some form of structure.That is only achieved with guidelines,and yes,restrictions on some behaviors.If everyone was allowed to do just as he pleased,this site would be in total chaos. I will miss Brian,perhaps as much as the next person,but I think the drama,the threats of leaving,etc. are missing the point of Brian's art.Brian was at his most effective when he expressed himself through his art,with wonderful wit and great intellect.If people want to honor him,they should try to learn from him.We have a wonderful medium of expression available to us in photography,and we can use it as he did,not only to make 'pretty pictures',but also as a perfect venue for social commentary.And that can be even more effective,if done with subtlety and intelligence... It pays to remember,a picture can indeed be worth a thousand words...Brian knows that...If we want to truly honor him,then we should allow his fine work,the work we were fortunate enough to have seen here at Rendorosity,exist now as inspiration and motivation to all of us. Marlene

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! What is going to be better with leaving? I sertainly will miss U Michelle.....cant we ask the staf to reconsider instead...well, as Brian said LOL!!! Hes sometimes a pain in the Arse :) LOL again... but I think its a great loss to bann him for ever here...but I think it's a great loss if all U others leave to :( I miss him very much................& Yes, it is tragic & a big loss to the community!!! But I cant understand why banned 4 ever? salute

OK Im sooooooooooooo out of touch its not even funny, I had no idea that Tedz had been banned, I know hes not been uploading but just though he was taking a break, thats what I do now and then. I dont know the details, but I always enjoyed his work, especially the way he addresses real issues, IMO to remove him is a bad judgment call, I just dont get it! This is bad news and another blow to Rosity not much else I can add realy. DUH stupid just stupid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Democracy, anyone remember that? I know Rosity your site your rules Doesnt mean I have to agree.

Well said Marlene. SALUTE!

I know Cindy....but...still.....4 ever its sad....

Thanks Kort.You too.

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LOL...did i just spam an upload of mine??? Ooops....yesterdays statement is suddenly starting to flash before my eyes, LOL. Live as you learn Andreas....live as you learn....sigh....

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I saw your upload Andreas,and I think it's really great you did that. I sincerely hope people will take the trouble to click on your link and see it.That needed to be said,and I think your 'POV' is one many should bear in mind.Well said,swedie.

Tedz has asked his email be removed from this thread..
my apologies azy..
please respect his wishes

& thank you Andreas, Marlene & to all of you for trying to be mature about this as upsetting as it is i am sorry to see him banned permanently too really wish it hadn't happened

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Well said & U're right Marlene.... I'm not gonna leave this place either...Kort :) I love this place..have learned a lot and made some really great friends.. & I know Cindy...U're the PDA....... pkpkpkpkpkpkpkpk

I think I'm going to take a break from the forum as I feel something is not right, the wool is being pulled over our eyes. Oh the irony of it all My apologies to Tedz about the E-mail address "foot in mouth".

Sadly taking notice of something as definitive as banning a special member I want to add my little 2 cents. I still have problems understanding the world of grown ups and all these things are far beyond my limited comprehension. Would there ever have been a society on this world understanding artists? Well, all kind of thoughts run through my mind. Perhaps a nice idea for some SF moviemaker: The planet of the Artists! Well, anyhow. I really hope and pray things will get better for Brian. I cannot and will not (even try to) judge him or his deeds, but I wish turns will turn into better directions for him and those who love him.

The finest SALUTE for a fine artist. The fact that we all miss him is a sign of how special he is. Manly hugz to all

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I tried posting this yesterday, but site kept crashing: "Sigh I have not stopped back here much myself. Somewhat p-'d off, but mostly just old and searching around for something more meaningful. Everyone moves on. In the last couple of years Tedz Gallery has been a ray of refreshing light. I'll admit that I had misjudged him at first; not understanding the whole "High Commander" thing, and upset that he seemed to be polking fun at that poor half-blind kitty. But over the years I learned better. His gentle understanding and sense of humor will be missed. Manly Hugz to Brian, and to you, Dear Cindy."

As I said way up in this thread, One thing to ban the person, but not his art. I thought this was a ART community, Mmmm. So Admin have blocked/banned Tedz, but his art was ART, so why remove it.... Yes I Know Cindy you said it part of the process, but removing an art gallery because he has upset Admin, assume, is depriving the whole community of some wonderful art work as a reference for the present and future members. I learned a lot from his work and I think new members could also, Admin stick to your guns with the ban if you wish, BUT PLEASE RE_INSTATE THE GALLERY. I could say more, but I shall not. Enough said. Steve Mc P.S. I hope Admin read all these comments in this thread, WAKEY WAKEY......

that's all folks! I'm quitting RR I do not agree with the decision of banning Tedz and his art. rules are only rules - it depends how one uses it. I had six good months here, a nice experience. it's not my goal to worsen the athmosphere. now sailing to other shores. ciao to everybody Claudio