From rforno at infowarrior.org Mon Sep 1 16:50:33 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:50:33 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - New VFMAC Recruiting Videos Message-ID: <1C20F229-A355-4286-B82D-6339FD720FBD@infowarrior.org> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 All, FYI there are three new, high-quality videos posted on the VFMAC website -- note that they are BIG files and will take a while to download. The first two are pretty similar to the traditional recruiting videos many of us have seen (or starred in!) over the years. Valley Forge Military Academy Video Valley Forge Military College Video "Demystifying the Academy & College Plebe Period" These videos are located at http://vfmac.edu/videos.html Also, I have started a discussion thread over on the ContinentalOnline.Org website forums to discuss these videos at http://continentalonline.org/showthread.php?p=12959 Cheers, Rick Forno '90 '92C Sticklist Administrator -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.3.4028 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFIvB1cKWZyO29ebPYRArBkAKCbOjhFwUVzOCHTISodmyVX5+gVJQCfU3b9 JSz1KjfP3k5jhasqAKJLLIg= =DU2J -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Sun Sep 21 02:59:05 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:59:05 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - VF targetting ContinentalOnline? Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Reposted from ContinentalOnline as an FYI to the Sticklist. Cheers, - - Rick '90 '92C < - > From: webmaster at continentalonline.org Subject: Announcement Date: September 20, 2008 10:28:17 PM EDT Dear Friends, As you know, ContinentalOnLine is the premier source of independent interaction between the Alumni and friends of Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMAC). It has no official association with or endorsement by VFMAC. It is our sad duty to inform you that in recent days, a member of ContinentalOnLine has been the target of what can best be described as personal and professional intimidation as the result of involvement with our website during the work day and expressing personal opinions in our discussion forums. An individual who represented himself as a high-ranking member of the VF administration contacted the member's employer to suggest that legal action would be taken against the employer if they did not address this matter within the workplace -- which resulted in a difficult and painful time for the member, both personally and professionally. Such vindictive activities, which appear to have originated from the incumbent leadership at our beloved Alma Mater, are most disturbing -- especially from an institution whose proud graduates cherish words like "courage" and perhaps most importantly, "honor." We recognize the trusted role we serve as a source of independent interaction among our members on items of interest or importance. We will NOT allow the discussions on ContinentalOnLine to be exploited by anyone in an attempt to intimidate or sanction its members for what is posted as their own opinion and/or other form of protected speech on the website discussion forums. Therefore, as a precautionary measure to protect legitimate users of ContinentalOnLine, we have removed VFMAC employees from the ContinentalOnLine membership roster and prohibited access to our forums from any computer originating on the VFMAC network. We will not be intimidated by this situation and are dismayed that in spite of ContinentalOnLine's numerous successful volunteer projects in support of Cadets and school (e.g., large library book donations, new Choir Robes) the Administration has apparently chosen to act in the manner it has against our members. Through our efforts at ContinentalOnLine, we believe that we have gained your trust over the past two years and continue to appreciate your participation in our site and in our projects intended to enhance the Cadet experience at Valley Forge. To that end, we ask that you continue to participate freely in our discussions, network with your fellow Alumni, and not feel threatened by the dishonorable tactics employed by those who seem to fear everything outside their purview and scope of authority. Rest assured, we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed accordingly. Thanks very much. - - The ContinentalOnLine Staff -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.3.4028 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFI1bh8KWZyO29ebPYRAq2ZAJ46tV/uo+5SylNiqjOjHJjcHv5uxgCdHB3P 3iXroal0MFKWr98QWoUD3Mk= =iAXN -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----