Having seen the whole ping-pong conversation (feeling honoured to be a trusted friend!) I can only reiterate that I'm amazed by your restraint. Having experienced what might have been a challenging website chat with you the other day, let me reiterate that you are GOOD at diffusing conflict and resistance. :)

Any new project needs 100% pulling in the same direction for lift off... a well established eco-village community of 20 CAN handle one person with communication and personality conflicts, but yes, you're right, in the green hat creation stage, ANY destructive elements need to be weeded out.

Being privy to the drama and then also reading the Non Violent Communication challenge post, I'm instantly more aware that so often I could be different in the way I communicate. Appreciating this episode has already served a purpose, and contemplating my NVC post for the first week of the workshop challenge. :)

Encouraged by the idea of eco-village starting clearly with NVC principles in place.