Greetings.. (also posted in Northern Praying Mantis Forum)
Suppose (hypothetically, sort of) that a change in leadership, a difference of opinion and a possible misunderstanding led to the dismissal of a senior student/instructor.. suppose that the new leadership at the former student/instructor's school interferes in the affairs of another school.. the interference takes shape in the form of coercing the leadership of another school to exclude the former student/instructor from participating in an official capacity at an upcoming tournament sponsored by the other school.. the former student/instructor has officiated at tournaments for his former school, for the other school and other tournaments (qualification is not the issue).
The question is this, is it appropriate for the leader of a respected system (note: a system may respected regardless of the current leadership) to bring personal issues public in the manner described above.. this action could harm the reputation of the former student/instructor.. this action puts the leadership of the other school in a situation of compromising integrity (note: the former student/instructor has communicated with the other school's leadership and assured them that all is well and they should use their best judgement in the success of their tournament)..
My interest in this issue is one of integrity.. where the original issues (re: dismissal of former student/instructor) were largely personal and, from anyone's perspective, not based on fact or verifiable conditions.. Is it appropriate to use the respect "earned" by the former leadership and potential business contribution of a school into a personal disagreement.. particularly where it involves coercion of an uninvolved party and the "earned" reputation of a former student/instructor..
Is this sort of political manipulation acceptable in a cultural perspective, is it acceptable in a general spirit of common courtesy.. I do have a personal interest in this issue but am willing to accept other opinions.. it has been my intention to let the past stay in the past, but this new situation concerns me.. i have to wonder at what lengths will someone go to exact revenge or to sooth a wounded ego.. if it is deemed appropriate in the context of the culture, i have no quarrel.. it is simply what it is.. if not, i must consider communicating with the current leadership of the former school in an attempt to neutralize such behavior..
Advice and commentary are welcome.. some of you may even be aware of the particulars in this issue.. please do not use names, it is not my intent to make matters worse.. i simply need to know if it is common or acceptable for a leader of a respected school to "blacklist" former student/instructor over personal issues..
Be well...
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