Thanks for taking the time to spell that out. I understand where you're coming from, and I'm willing to apologize if it felt like I was in any way abusing a power dynamic.
I do want to shed some light on something you said: the DEV Community Team is a team at Forem, but it's not the entire staff of Forem. They are the people who make the difficult decisions about what content stays and what content needs to be adjusted, based on their assessment of the community's needs and responses to said content. It's an unenviable job (I should know, I used to be on that team and it was hard!), and they do a frankly incredible job balancing the diversity of voices and perspectives in the community.
the article in question that resulted in the ban had been read by members of the DEV team and then suddenly became an issue
Sometimes the rest of us may react to content that the Community Team ultimately decides to remove. That's on us for being a diverse group of humans with a range of perspectives on life, love, and the nature of the universe - but please don't hold it against them. They're kind, empathic people, doing the best they can to uphold a safe and welcoming space for others.
As for my comment on your post, if it was in bad taste, I'm sorry.
Accessibility First DevRel. I focus on ensuring content created, events held and company assets are as accessible as possible, for as many people as possible.
Nah it’s fine I’m just licking my wounds, you were just unfortunate with the timing!
Article removal, no issue, I will moan and move on as always, but ban and the way it was handled was what hurt given how much I interact and the fact that overall I try to be a positive force here.
Ignore me, you just hit me at the wrong time! Next time you roast me I will fire back with my normal vigour! ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to spell that out. I understand where you're coming from, and I'm willing to apologize if it felt like I was in any way abusing a power dynamic.
I do want to shed some light on something you said: the DEV Community Team is a team at Forem, but it's not the entire staff of Forem. They are the people who make the difficult decisions about what content stays and what content needs to be adjusted, based on their assessment of the community's needs and responses to said content. It's an unenviable job (I should know, I used to be on that team and it was hard!), and they do a frankly incredible job balancing the diversity of voices and perspectives in the community.
Sometimes the rest of us may react to content that the Community Team ultimately decides to remove. That's on us for being a diverse group of humans with a range of perspectives on life, love, and the nature of the universe - but please don't hold it against them. They're kind, empathic people, doing the best they can to uphold a safe and welcoming space for others.
As for my comment on your post, if it was in bad taste, I'm sorry.
Nah it’s fine I’m just licking my wounds, you were just unfortunate with the timing!
Article removal, no issue, I will moan and move on as always, but ban and the way it was handled was what hurt given how much I interact and the fact that overall I try to be a positive force here.
Ignore me, you just hit me at the wrong time! Next time you roast me I will fire back with my normal vigour! ❤️
I'll come ready!