7/28/05

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On 7/29/05, Jon Herrmann wrote:
> The rules require the Domain to report, including on the ST side; a
> DST report from someone who is really the DST, even if only in an
> interim standing, is necessary. That's the deal, and it's nothing that
> every other Domain in the club doesn't also have to do. Pittsburgh is
> not being saddled with any extraordinary requirements here, but it is
> a requirement.

If ever there were a possible exception to this rule, this would be it. The purpose of reporting is so that higher ups in the organization are aware that a Domain is functioning and proof a heartbeat in that substructure. As you have made very clear, they know that we are here, and they know what we're doing.

Especially given the circumstances of our lack of DST, our protest of that situation, and our near constant communication with every level of the organization as a result of those situations, it would be farcical to disband the Domain for inactivity. This is an additional punishment, a kind of double jeopardy, for the singular event of our "DST situation." It also is a fantastic example of strong arm tactics. Not only are we not allowed to have the DST we want, but if we don't take another one our very existence is at stake.

Is it possible to renew our request to extend the election time and to include in that request an exemption to report filing for the interim until the entirety of the "DST situation" is resolved? Honestly, we're waiting on a decision from the highest body in this nation, it is understandable that lesser concerns would falter, and the people of this Domain should not be additionally punished because of that.

The Camarilla took our DST, where is the rightness in punishing us more for their decision?

- Donald Sheldon
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PS: Jon, I hope you read this as I meant it, I'm arguing through you to the higher levels, now with you. Whatever anyone else says, I at least appreciate what you've tried to do for us. I wish you would do more, but as that would compromise your RST duties, I can understand and respect your decisions. And, as always, thanks for taking the time to be in touch with us.

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