As some of you probably know, I'm admin of OOAK forum. Dan and I are friends, and we've spoken about this thread and how it seems to have divided the 2 forums. I would not have posted here again in the fear of making things worse, but Dan asked me to post something to try and restore the peace, so I'm happy to try.
We would both like nothing better than to put any differences between OOAK and TTdaily members behind us. The two forums have different styles, which will appeal to different members. But we all share the love of our game, and our passion to promote and grow our sport. It would be so much better if we can focus on what we have in common, instead of quibbling about some differences.
A few comments that were posted here that some felt were harsh, while others felt it needed to be said. It's only natural for Dan's many friends here to try and defend him, and similarly for friends of the others to back those member that were critical. Because both forums are like communities where they have many friends, it's not surprising they were labelled as OOAK or TTD members, whereas in reality they are just individuals backing up their friends. I personally spoke up because I felt a friend was being judged on being an OOAK member not simply on his opinion, which I feel is unfair. As a result I seemed to have made things worse on this forum, and for that I've apologised to Dan, and I apologise to the ttdaily members if that upset you.
I can't speak for others, but I would ask that we please forgive and forget, and instead focus back on passion for the sport we share, and possibly even think about how the two forums can work together in future, sharing ideas and perhaps propose changes for the good of our sport.
Dan runs a great forum here, and I wish him and the great community here nothing but the best. We already have many members that visit both forums, and I do hope that everyone is made to feel welcome in both forums, and are seen a fellow players and TT fans, not as a rival forum member.
Thanks for reading guys... I do hope this message helps restore the peace and friendship, which is my only intention.