One core issue is that some users have decided to take the situation personally.

The negative ratings that have been given out as a part of the debacle (i.e. in relation to the Russian exclusion threads) in order to discourage the exclusions of DefaultTrust appear to have only accelerated the process. This is a negative spiral.

On the local end of things, the community is indignant. They seem to feel that the current system is pitted against them and further conclude this with the assortment of negative feedback being given out to some Russian users.

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Constructive dialogue will bring forth enlightenment to both sides, which is why I extended an invitation thereof.