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[QUOTE=stephenb;865074]Alexander, while I do not know of your circumstances, I too have been the subject of bullying via derogatory PMs from a well known member here on IIS. I choose not to pursue it however and but I wonder what his peers in the astro community would think of him if they knew how he bullies others with faceless PMs?
These sort of tactics are NOT tolerated in any workplace in 2012 and should NOT be tolerated on a community forum such as IIS.
I have had the same here too Stephen,and like yourself choose not to pursue it.I have been told that my astro images are not of a high enough standard for IIS,and now post very few images of anything at all here any more.There certainly are some prickly customers here.However as has been pointed out by Syousef(good post Syousef,with some really good info there),it seems to happen a fair bit in scientific community.Of all the forums I go on,this is the only one where I have ever 'hit a stump',and it was the one I would thought I would never have a negative issue in.
Worth putting up with tripping over a few lantana bushes in this paddock though,98% of the time,many,many members are very helpful,and have made some great friendships,been able to make good progress with astronomy and photography thanks to the vast amount of clever helpful people,been able to help fellow members by loaning scopes and lenses out.Have had a member in Melbourne pick up some wired stuff and send it to me.All in all,its pretty good here,occasionally a few bugs get stuck on the windscreen,but that happens everywhere at some point in time.
I hope Alex,has not had too hard a time here,and the future for you here Alex is all good.
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