I want to take a moment to reflect on the situation and share my perspective, because I genuinely believe this could’ve been handled differently. If the roles were reversed—if the shoe were on the other foot—I would’ve approached this with understanding and a willingness to communicate. I’ve been in leadership positions before, and I know how crucial it is to address concerns openly rather than jumping to conclusions.

When I was given advice to take this issue to [B]FP[/B], I did that because I wanted to avoid stirring up trouble. My goal has always been to work through things constructively rather than letting them escalate unnecessarily. I acted in good faith, hoping to find a resolution that would benefit everyone involved.

But being told that “I can’t have you on my forum” after being demoted without any real explanation feels like a contradiction. From my perspective, I didn’t do anything to deserve the demotion, and no clear reason was ever provided. It came out of nowhere, and that’s what makes it hard to move past. How can I not feel blindsided by this?

It’s not just about the position or the title—it’s about respect and fairness. I’ve always believed in being upfront with people, and I would’ve expected the same courtesy in return. If there were issues or concerns about my actions, why not come to me directly? We could’ve talked it out, addressed any misunderstandings, and moved forward together. That’s how I approach situations like this, and I would’ve extended the same grace if the roles were reversed.

You have the power to change this. Putting me back on the team would show that you value fairness and are willing to rebuild trust. From my side, I can assure you that I’m ready to move forward without holding onto any resentment. I just need to know that my contributions are respected and that we’re all on the same page.

More than that, I [B]want you here[/B] because I believe you bring a lot to the table. You’re someone who could really help with [B]organizing events alongside Zach and Aragon[/B], and I think the three of you together could be an incredible team. But to make this happen, the decision would need the approval of my entire staff team, and I believe they would support bringing you back on board.

That said, I have to be honest—how do you expect to maintain a strong staff dynamic here while simultaneously demoting me without reason? It’s hard to feel like I can support and trust leadership when decisions like this are made without explanation or communication. That’s why I think it’s so important for us to have this conversation and find common ground.

At the end of the day, we’re both here because we care about the success of the community. I know we can move past this if we’re willing to approach it with open minds and a willingness to make things right. I’m ready to let bygones be bygones and get back to working together, but that starts with understanding and fairness on both sides.

Let’s figure this out—it doesn’t have to be this way. I’m confident we can make this work if we’re both willing to try.