ATTN: Everyone, concerning Riley and his position as CFO

I was so saddened by this, and thinking about it, mostly because I've lost a friend. The money is just money, its the trust that can never be replaced.

This will not destroy us people, we'll get over it.

That's all for right now.
Caerwyn

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Well, this was rather unexpected. Thanks for resolving this and informing us so quickly.

Not at all something I ever expected to read.

:grouphug

So very disappointed.

Thank you Execs and Admins for handling this so well.

I appreciate the swift actions of Mother during such a difficult time and everyone else who became involved to jump in and make decisions. Thank you all for your dedication and handling this well, honorably and professional despite everything. The circumstances are tremendously disappointing but I have faith that we'll bounce back from it.

While i don't know him or actually any of you well..yet. I am shocked, as someone who has money troubles sometimes i can kinda understand his duplicity. Though when in financial trouble, I would never volunteer myself for a position of such responsibility. As I know or think those funds are used for others in real need and the site itself.

Its like becoming a police officer here, i THINK your not allowed to become one if your in debt. As the theory goes, that bribes could be made to those criminals or others to pay personal debts and grant maybe dangerous people freedom or alter statements that are crucial to a case.

I keep my money troubles to myself and learn to cope. As i have a child and a single mother, that is all i can do. Relying on someone to feed me money in the vain promise of paying it back, well that never works.

A lesson learnt for everyone, i think Riley will be very ashamed and disappointed at also loosing the faith of his friends. Also i feel Viv's pain and also admire her bringing the balance back to 0 out of her own funds.
If i could donate i would, but sadly i can't afford it right now. Honesty is always the best policy, especially when money is concerned.
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I think speechless about sums it up. I never expected to be reading this.

Mm I know that may of sounded like I am untrustworthy, not the case. I just know that being poor of pocket and having such a responsible job etc, may not be the right combination. He should of informed Viv that he was experiencing money issues when he first had them. I feel sorry for him , but also feel for you all that knew him a lot.

When I started reading this post, I went "you're not serious, are you? "
This make me sad. I have no words

Thank you Mother, board, exec and anyone else who've been handling this so swiftly and professionally :grouphug
Tai'shar TarValon

This is just so very sad on so many levels. I could cry.

Thank you for handling this so professionally, Mother and all of you in charge. :grouphug

I'm so sorry for all of you Fall Ball people right now Wow.

Wow. Speechless, yeah.

I am very impressed that administration handled things to professionally and rapdily, though. Good job there!

Hats off to Viv for using her personal funds in the immediacy, hope everything gets sorted out with no long term impact.
My personal opinion is there is no excuse for theft whatever anyone's personal circumstances and the appropriate authorities should be informed. I'm immensely saddened to see this kind of abuse of trust, particularly by someone we've known for over ten years, affect our community at this level.

I feel very sorry for all of you who knew Riley well. Any breach of trust is aweful but from a close and trusted friend is devastating. I'm with Maidelyn on this, theft if theft and I am of the opinion the relevant authorities should be contacted but thats the Board's choice.

Viv, if you need anything, please drop me an email. Here for you if you need it x

I'm not sure I can fully process this tonight...

I am utterly shocked and appalled.... Having known Riley for years, and his willingness to always help out, this, as Eleyan said, is devastating. I am usually a very untrusting person, but I have always trusted every admin on these boards because they have always proven to be amazing. I will now add resilient to the list. But to see someone who was trusted by so many do something like this, breaks my heart. I understand what it's like to be hurting for money, but I could never bring myself to just take money. I am so confused about how I should feel about this. I'm sad to see Riley go, because he has been such an enormous staple in the community. But I'm so irate, that I honestly would love to junk punch him right now.... And Viv, you and the other admins have my deepest respect and gratitude right now.

If you do put up something for donations, I am also more than willing to help.

Aryawnah Federov said:

I am utterly shocked and appalled.... Having known Riley for years, and his willingness to always help out, this, as Eleyan said, is devastating. I am usually a very untrusting person, but I have always trusted every admin on these boards because they have always proven to be amazing. I will now add resilient to the list. But to see someone who was trusted by so many do something like this, breaks my heart. I understand what it's like to be hurting for money, but I could never bring myself to just take money. I am so confused about how I should feel about this. I'm sad to see Riley go, because he has been such an enormous staple in the community. But I'm so irate, that I honestly would love to junk punch him right now.... And Viv, you and the other admins have my deepest respect and gratitude right now.

If you do put up something for donations, I am also more than willing to help.

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I see it kind of as the harsh reality that even very good people can do bad things, if they're pressed enough or desperate enough.

I wonder, will Riley make a statement of some kind about this to the community? I don't know him myself, but I do know that, if this had happened in an organisation where I do know the people with these responsibilities, it would help me process it if I were given an explanation of some kind.

I am stunned beyond words and so, so sad!!

I just joined yesterday and being new I obviously only knew this guy from what everyone here is saying, that being said, it seems like he wasn't a bad person to the people that knew him. And that I think its what is making this even harder for those who called him friend. Its perfectly natural to feel betrayed, because it was an incredible breach of trust on his part to do such a thing. I don't know his situation, but I think this is a perfect example how even the nicest person can make horrible decisions, even someone you would never think would do such a thing can slip. Sometimes it only takes a certain amount of pressure and the weakness of a moment to send you down a path you would never think you could go. Its a humbling and scary thought.

That in NO way excuses anything he did. It was wrong on many levels and it cost him many dear friendships. Personally if he was my friend I don't think I could trust him again, and he would need to pay for it, as I hope he realises. But for those expressing mourning for the nice guy he was, forgive him for his weakness and forgive yourself; because I was in a situation like this when a friend betrayed and I beat myself up for trusting him, but honestly your instincts weren't wrong. He was that nice guy you thought, but if he really did this out of desperation and not greed then it was situations that drove him to it. So don't beat yourself up for trusting him. Just don't forget either.

*big hug for everyone* I hope he pays all of it back and then some, because while it won't build any trust back, at least he can show he has some honor.