I have been associated with IMUK since its inception. I have read every
post on the features list for a decade, and commented judiciously when there
have been wrangles and debates and discussion of fine points necessary
to maintain consensus and move the project further. Now it seems that
there has been irreperable damage done to the network, including a split
(which I do not understand and do not wish to, by the sounds of it) and
now pathetic bickering. I would ask whether, given the revelations
recently about secret state work to undermine groups and networks
through division, IMUK has also fallen prey? It seems that the people
left active in the network are either people who seem more interested in
arguments than collaboration, or else people who, I know from meeting
them, have been devisive in face-to-face meetings. Perhaps it is just
part of a process, and those left are not of a high enough calibre to
sustain the work - and that is a failing of the rest of us.
Whatever the reasons, it is sad.
Best wishes...