Just my 0.02c worth and a somewhat belated attempt to pour oil on troubled waters.
Copeab I completely understand your point of view because I am quite sympathetic towards it. I have already expressed the view that material can only be canon if it is declared so by the owners of the intellectual property rights, however...
I have come to see Kato's actions now more as a triage type operation - I think it's something he felt needed to be done urgently to prevent any real animosity taking root on the forum. Despite what has happened here in the past, this forum hasn't really seen a full-on flamewar or the kind of juvenile one-upmanship that dominates some other forums. Many of us have experienced it and I think Kato was reacting to the situation before something like that could happen here.
Personally, that's exactly the type of action I want to see from an admin and while I don't agree with his decision, I can see why he took it. Fortunately for all of us, he has been gracious enough to let us express any disagreements without slamming down the 'ban-hammer' but I believe you have raised a valid point.
Perhaps the members of the DC Working Group themselves should have some input into the future of their material here? There is obviously an interest, even some demand, for their work.
I think some of the suggestions put forward such as giving them a sub-forum to post their work are good ideas.
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