[sticklist] - VF targetting ContinentalOnline?

[Richard Forno]

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Reposted from ContinentalOnline as an FYI to the Sticklist.

Cheers,

- - Rick '90 '92C

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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

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