Where for art thou, New Zealand group on Vox?

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Hey Jack, sorry to hear you were banned. I remember in 2003 when I was new to blogging (Introduced to it by a kiwi, you'll be pleased to know!) I would have really heated debates on a political blog. Several users demanded I be banned. Instead, when the owner was going on holiday he made me a guest blogger, because he said everyone should have a voice and even if he didn't like it, he liked that everyone got a chance to speak. It's a shame the same courtesy hasn't been extended to you on this.
Thanks, Pete: I know. And I honestly don’t know what upset them. It can’t be quantity—I posted way more last year. It certainly wouldn’t be a breach of netiquette (and this is the first time this has happened!). I think it is either politics, promotion (since I do link my work sites sometimes), or the fact I write negatively about New Zealand sometimes. But I leave dissenting opinions on my blogs, so if they didn’t like my stance, it could be argued. I never say I am 100 per cent right. Even an explanation for the action and leaving the ban in place would be OK in my book, but I just woke up to find I wasn’t on the group any more.
I do thank you for joining the new one though.
Hummmm, I'm learning a lesson here too. On my part though. Jack you are so good for me. You always keep me humbled, which I need and like. But it's the way you do it. In Jack fashion!!!

I joined your group because I have found an interest in your country. You're a kind and interesting person and when I think of your country - I imagine it's a country full of people like you (grinning). You're interest, respect and appreciation for my country has sparked an interest for me for yours.
If someone has a problem with it though, it's only good manners to address it with you before taking any action. I agree entirely that an explanation is in order.

You're welcome, I don't think I've blogged about New Zealand before but I do love the All Blacks so that's a start, right?

I used to post on Capitolhillblue.com but had some posts removed because I criticized Sen. Sununu of NH for running in the Republican Primary against former Sen. Bob Smith which I supported. He ousted Bob Smith from his seat in the US Senate. After Sept 11th I posted some problems I had with Islam, namely the radical element. My post was deleted and I was banned from the site. The Internet is huge and nearly free- good riddance to the petty tyrants!

Hi,everyone! That is so weird to me. Why would your post on this thread vanish into thin air?
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Thank you, A. I.: I’m really flattered you think highly of me and I always thought I was a good ambassador for this country. I was even asked recently to stand as an MP—equivalent of Congress—by a party here, too, so I guess someone thinks I am representative of our nation’s values! (I turned them down.)
Pete, yes—All Blacks indeed! You might be one up on me with rugby since I have never watched a game of it!
Zak, it was sad. I hope whatever decision the moderators of the old group took it was not done out of spite. Like I said, I liked them, but I hoped we could have a difference in opinion. Evidently I did something that really upset one or both of them. But I thought the fact that there were opposing views on blogs was a good thing—as you do.
Elizabeth: it was a bit strange. It wasn’t just the thread, it was every single post I ever put their way since I joined over a year ago, plus I am now totally blocked from rejoining. That takes a firm decision, plus answering in the affirmative to ‘Are you sure?’ when Vox prompts you. I wish I knew why, and maybe in time either Brenda or Ellipse will tell me, if they want to. I can respect a difference of opinion, even if I do not agree with how it was done.
The fact there are now two New Zealand groups on Vox is a good thing, anyway. I have a hunch they didn’t like me being negative, so we can have a positive, tourism-biased one with theirs and another with good and bad with ours. That’s a good thing for New Zealand and netizens now have a choice in terms of seeking information about this country.

Hi Jack, Having read this I just left the other group & joined yours. There is so much right about NZ it's just daft to pretend there is nothing wrong

Thanks, Robin. I just received word from one of the mods so I will post the gist of that in a sec.

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