Hello - this is 'RobGreen' here...and as one of the older systema dogs in the pound (though never posted here before) - I want this community to know I read and like the dynamic here, a lot!

As a person who once had a primordial Systema website - there will simply be spammers and other rats that jump on board a strong ship - seeking gain. I feel Rachel has made a good choice - and it will take more time than she wishes - to keep a more dedicated and pristine sharing community. Rachel - you seem willing to take this on....COOL!

This WILL take work - I suggest that you consider  granting moderator status to one or two others that have proven to be good people by YOUR feelings. THIS blog is YOURS - and no one else can direct it as well as you have.  And IMHO - you have done very well - since the early days of writing on the web about 'what we do'.

Find a mod or two.

BUT  - watch out for spammers and worms and bombs!

Big Daddy Vladdy - he has a lot of support  -the ind of support you gave this one when I retained a site.

This  - to me- is a great BLOG of Systema community - but as it grows - there will be spammers and other forms of 'want to use this for personal gain' types - but I am sure you will take on all these challenges.Do not do this alone - there are good and dedicated people here - it is up to you.
 I remain your friend and supporter  -though I need to lurk in the shadows, presently.

I ask you to tell Peggy and Edgar 'hello' and tell your mother the same. Give em a hug from an old friend.

LOL - my first and maybe only post here.
BUT - I needed to do so.
And I am glad I did.
RobG





Richie Rich <doobieus_99@...> wrote:

Man, only if we knew who's doin' the spam. So we can
give them the special treatment right to the solar
plex! (hehehe) Why is it with people trying to make
money. In the old days of martial arts people are
chosen and I think Rachel, by reviewing them then
you'll see their real intent to be in our group. peace
out to all
Pete
--- rkxyz <rklingberg@pace.edu> wrote:

> Hello,
> Due to the increase in spam lately, I've decided
> that membership will
> now be by approval only. Membership is still open to
> everyone, but new
> members won't be able to join instantly. Each will
> have to be reviewed
> by me first before they can post to the group. I
> hope this will keep
> the spam in check. I never intended to act as
> moderator for this group,
> and for the first few years, it was fine, but at
> this point, lots of
> spam has been slipping in so I have to take a more
> active role in
> preventing these people from joining the Systema
> Group.
> My apologies to anyone who has gotten this spam in
> their mailbox. I
> hope we'll see much less of it in the future.
> *Vsego nailuchshego* (best wishes),
> Rachel
>
>

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