Note: These first two messages were moved out of another thread to give them their own focus. -TBNet

I am very confused, and getting more confused by the day.
TB Net says they do not post things that are rumor and not proven fact. They also say they do not print things that are viewed as a personal attack. This post seems to be both. How are you picking sand choosing? There seems to be no consistancy here whatsoever. I think there is favoritism here, or at the very least, if TBnet agrees with an opinion, it is posted. If they do not, they claim it to be an attack or not a fact. Please offer your defense TBNet. Something is wrong with this picture.

I'll ask again, reworded, to see if TBNet will post this time. The last one was not.
Is this not rumor at this point and a personal attack, the exact thing TBNet claims that they will not post?

In general, we (Rebecca and Eric, the moderators of this site who post under the name of TBNet) use our best judgement in deciding whether a message posted on this site falls with our guidelines. If someone posts a flagrant rumor or personally attacks someone, their message is not approved. While we strive to be 100% consistent, we know that we are not perfect and will at times make mistakes.

For the record, we do not approve or reject based on our own personal opinions on the subject. In the past we have approved message stating points of view we very much disagree with but that fell within the guidelines. And if you look at the history of postings, you'll see that there are some which are negative towards us that we approved nonetheless.

Regarding the Seaplane posting specifically, landing of aricraft on Great Pond has been discussed 'offline' in the area for some time, so it was not a rumor. And the issue of the smell at Jakes/Jack Sprat has been mentioned (again 'offline') by more than one person which we have spoken to directly, so it's not a rumor.

The issue of personal attacks in the posting is more of a grey area, and our final decision was that it was in the guidelines.

As a final note, please understand this web site is not the definitive record on what happens and what people are talking about in the area. Just because you haven't seen it here before does not mean its new to the area and its people. There's often a lot of background to what is going on which is not apparent to those who only have this site as an information source. (As is the case for anywhere in the world, not just TB).

We appreciate your visiting our site, we are glad that we can provide information about a variety of Treasure Beach and Jamaica related subjects, we are thankful that this site is used to help the local economy, and we are aware that what is posted here has a direct and indirect impact on the community. We try to balance all these factors in running this site.

Respect,
TBNet
(Rebecca and Eric)

curious too, my comments are not posted either. So you have no idea, that there are more people out there who feel as you do. You do not see their comments. You would be surprised.

Curious Too, I share in your frustration. There does not seem to be any clear cut rules as to what is permitted. I think it is all based on TB Net opinion and own viewpoint. I have written things that were not permitted as they were viewed as a personal attack when they in fact were not. Then I have seen clear cut personal attacks allowed. Go figure. Seems very political to me.

Curious Too sent me his rejected post. Even though I am not the manager of this Forum, I am known for being a fair-minded person. I definitely would have printed it; if I felt I had to censor it, I might have deleted the word "deprived" at the very end. That word was tongue-in-cheeck, but perhaps it would have bothered one or two people.

This Forum is for positive happenings in the community. It would seem speaking out in a rational and calm way about something, whether it be noise or seaplanes or drugs or goats roaming on ones property, is a positive way to express ones opinions and perhaps help bring about positive change in the community.

Speaking out against a project promoted by a specific person is not a personal attack. It is a matter of free expression. It is speaking out against a project, not a person.

After all, Rebecca and Eric have wisely provided the caveat they are not responsible for content on this Forum. I quote: "Lastly, The visitor is ultimately responsible for what they post. Opinions posted on this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of TB.net. Therefore, TB.net cannot be held responsible. TB.net makes no claims as to the validity of any statements contained in this form. People posting and reading on this forum do so at their own discretion."

To me, this seems sufficient, but what do I know?

I am getting the very uncomfortable feeling that a lot of posts on this subject are being censored (meaning rejected). I have written more than one which has not appeared, and I know others also have. I am absolutely positive that the language I have used is accurate and does not accuse anyone of anything that is not true. I am positive the words I have used are less accusatory than many words which have already been allowed here on this very subject.

I realize you have to live in the community, and I do not, and you do not want to live in an atmosphere in which people may not be friendly to you, most especially people of particular influence. This is the ONLY reason I can deduce for the censorship of my posts.