You ask some good questions.
I wonder how many are AI chatbot inspired and how many are originals?
I believe members here are hesitant to answer these questions honestly, as doing so would fundamentally shift how the forum elects or removes its leaders. It would no longer be a mere popularity contest where leaders can act or speak without consequence. Instead, it would hold DT1 members to a higher standard, making them accountable and dismantling the cliques that have proliferated through egregious, unchecked misconduct by those who abuse their privileged status. It may even provoke backlash, much like what I’ve experienced—a common response when challenging corruption, standing up to those in power, and advocating for a shift in authority by exposing flaws in the powerful or the system itself.
The failure to address these questions and the deliberate avoidance of doing so serve as evidence of complicity. Members who cannot honestly answer these questions are acting disingenuously or protecting the status quo, which, as I’ve illustrated, encourages egregious, unchecked misconduct by those who abuse their privileged status.
Please, let’s encourage open responses to the initial questions in this topic to move the discussion forward.
Answering these questions truthfully would ultimately shed light on key issues and lead to a positive shift in forum dynamics, discussions, and relationships.
I believe that if members are courageous and can stand alone in their beliefs—without regard to the hierarchy, knowing what is right versus what is wrong—these questions would have clear answers.