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Mortimer is considering leaving this forum for good because some members misrepresent him as an antisocial and he wants to be respected more. He messaged me on Facebook how it would be a pity to leave after over 14 years but if the negative perception of him has fully solidified there is no point continuing.
He explains the context for his use of Nazi imagery which is the cause for his current ban. In the past he felt that as he has experienced prejudice and discriminatory language as a Romani member on the forum without it being properly addressed it should be acceptable for him to associate with extremists who were also antiziganistic. The intention was not simply to be provocative for attention like some suggest but to achieve a sense of equity. He has decided that this phase is over and that if he can't be given a fair chance it is not even worth it to act out.
He has a psychiatric diagnosis that impacts his ability to be independent in society. This does not indicate any criminal involvement. Judgment over this is a factor that can contribute to resentment. If you respect his boundaries he will mutually respect your boundaries. Similar to the antiziganism issue it is a matter of equity.
Mortimer promises to rectify his controversial behaviors and hopes that the forum will respond accordingly with more tolerance. Please be open to this when he returns next Wednesday.
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