Hello everyone,
I’d like to take a moment to clarify my previous comment in this thread. First and foremost, please know that I did not intend to dismiss any issues that others might face within this community. I am aware that, as with any large, diverse community, there are challenges and areas where members experience difficulties that I may not be personally familiar with.
To any individuals who felt that my words minimised their experiences, I sincerely apologise. My goal was to be considerate and thorough, crafting each word and weighing every sentence carefully to avoid causing any harm. Despite this, it seems I failed, and for that, I deeply regret any unintended hurt my words may have caused. I am genuinely saddened to learn that another contributor has left the community. This was never my intention, and I regret that my words may have contributed to this outcome.
After a day of reflection, private discussions here and there and initially deciding not to re-engage in this thread, I felt it was important to return and provide clarification. In hindsight, sharing my personal experiences might not have been the best approach in this particular context, especially as I haven’t personally encountered the issues being discussed here. This gap in direct experience may have led to my comment being perceived as detached from the core of the conversation.
One point that I also wanted to bring attention to is that some messages in this thread have been flagged, even when they were attempts to understand the situation better. It’s possible some community members are genuinely unaware of the issues and the surrounding nuances. Please don’t be mean with them, it is totally fine to not understand something we never encountered. I’m pretty sure there’s plenty of people having good will that could be allies once they have all the keys to understand. Perhaps a collective resource, a place where we can list common concerns and explanations, but also a guide on how to behave in case of a similar problem, could benefit the community at large, offering context and insight without detracting from the ongoing discussion. Such a resource could serve as a helpful guide for others who want to engage more thoughtfully.
Hope no hard feelings here, let’s move on with ideas and concrete actions.