On Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 2:05 AM, jay rose <seeksix@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Omni,

I write this with a heavy heart, both for the recent losses we've all experienced, as well as a feeling of neglect for not having written this sooner.

Two years ago a terrible accusation was made about me. I was a guest of the space via Sudo room, and so two women, Liz & Korl 

who were handling conflict resolution for Sudo opened an investigation.  They performed a series of interviews with people 

from both sides of the situation.  After two months, both me and the other person who was named in the accusation were exonerated, and found 

to be trusted in the space. These findings were then brought to the Omni board, and as little was known about me by peoples on the board, I was asked 

to issue a statement affirming that I reject "rape culture" in all forms. 

So I write to you-

I find it very sad and disheartening that we all live in a world where rape exists, where consent and mutual feelings of safety and trust are not intrinsic 
to all sexual experiences. I believe all people having the basic right to be able to say 'No' in a sexual situation and have that be absolute.  

I feel mutual respect & healthy communication and discussion of any boundaries or issues whether immediate or general be shared openly between 

partners, and each others' needs and feelings be respected completely. I believe that trust built between people is a crucial part of what creates healthy relationships & deeper feeling between people. I believe in consent, always. I believe that everyone is responsible for their own actions.  

I have deep respect for others, and am saddened that sexual violence is rampant in the world, in some cultures permitted or accepted as ok or 

tolerable behavior.  I hope that through right behavior & positive influence, we can shape a future where people are taught this base of respect for others, 

that force is always wrong, and that not listening/dismissal of what someone says in regards to what they will allow with their body is not ok, 

Sincerely, 

Jay Rosencrantz

Please let me know of your conclusion to this 

Included below is a copy of the final email I received from Liz for reference

[[Hi Jay,

Sudoroom had quorum for the first time in awhile on Wednesday, so I brought
up the situation with your provisional ban. I did not go into the details
of the whole thing out of respect for everyone's privacy. I just mentioned
that I offered to do restorative justice for both of you and you both
declined; that we set a good precedent for being willing to investigate
such a delicate issue instead of banning in blind solidarity, and that was
our primary goal; that the whole situation seemed very ambiguous and highly
politicized, and I recommended retracting the ban. Several people were
concerned because you were unwilling to try restorative justice, and that
raised a red flag for them (the double-standard being that no one would
expect Gina to be willing, of course). They simply have no other frame of
reference for your character, and they would be more comfortable lifting
the ban if you issued some sort of statement affirming that you reject
"rape culture" in all forms -- more in-depth, but something to that effect.
Until then, the ban remains in place.

I'm sorry this process has been inconsistent and drawn out. We have no
protocol for this, and I'm just a volunteer with other obligations. I have
my personal opinions on it but I have to put them aside in the interest of
the community at large. There has been tension around here over issues of
gentrification and race, and we don't want to compound them with anyone
accusing Omni of supporting "rape-culture" in any way, so we're being very
cautious. I hope you understand.

Let me know how you feel about the decision.

-Liz

gammashine@gmail.com

Sunday Dec 21st, 2014]]