Yes, I remember him. The last time I was on the Forum, it was precisely because of him: regarding the power trip, the abuses, and the lies in the reports. The girls in the room complained, but nothing was done. Some moderators tried to help, like mod Chelly.
It's interesting to note that Thumper71 had been harassing me in the room for weeks. I stayed silent, but eventually, I got tired and decided to take action. I reflected a lot on what I was doing: was it a quest for justice or a petty revenge driven by a wounded ego? Because the line between revenge and justice is very thin. We need to be careful not to be petty. In a moment of doubt, I changed my vote in the Forum poll. I talked about forgiveness and the importance of not expecting perfection from anyone, since we are all imperfect. I belie that everyone deserves a second chance. However, right after the voting, Thumper71 returned to abuse the girls in the room. His actions spoke for themselves, and eventually, he fell.
Recently, the story repeated itself. Again, a moderator was abusing his power against several girls. When these situations become recurrent, people lose faith in the possibility of change. The lesbian room has turned into a desolate space, with many people deleting their accounts out of frustration.
This experience made me realize that sometimes it’s not about revenge, but rather about a recognition that never comes. The side that wields power is often incapable of apologizing or acknowledging mistakes. When that doesn’t happen, resistance and the quest for justice become inevitable. After all, when injustice becomes the norm, resistance turns into a duty. Anyway, it doesn't matter anymore.
To stay on topic, Judith Butler.
