It’s rare to read public messages like these from conference organizers.

It is disappointing to note this, but it takes a level sensitivity, care, and awareness that are sadly exceptional in broadly participated events such as @fediforum.

Even though @j12t is not automagically absolved from any negative behaviour or position, I would like to personally thank him for his efforts and devotion!

I believe the path towards a safer, healthier, more horizontal, and participatory #FediForum will be bumpy and uphill. Nevertheless, after these last statements I will gladly join the conversation, even if I am a very privileged individual who cannot speak for a truly underrepresented minority.

I am very bummed FediForum won’t be happening, but I am confident about its bright future. It was a great opportunity for me in the past, and I really hope it will be so even more!

FediForum (@fediforum@mastodon.social)

7. I realize now that have made a number of mistakes in the past few days, as well as before, top of which is that I have not communicated better -- in both directions. Some misunderstandings as well as real problems could have been avoided. Thanks everybody who pointed this out. We/I need to fix this and do better, and I appreciate your help. But I own this. So: sorry!

Mastodon (mastodon.social)