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'''Tom Fournier''', better known by his in-game handle '''Flagg''' (Citizen #299024), was a long-time staff member and community figure at [[Active Worlds]] (AW) during the late 1990s and 2000s. Operating out of Active Worlds Inc.'s headquarters in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Flagg served as a key liaison between corporate management and the platform's user base.

== Active Worlds Career ==

Flagg's primary involvement centered on community curation, staff support, and event coordination:

=== Curation & Publications ===
* '''Flagg's Worlds to Watch:''' Flagg was the author of the regular feature column ''Flagg's Worlds to Watch'' in the official ''Active Worlds Newsletter''. The column highlighted innovative, user-created 3D worlds, drawing attention to architectural achievements, unique world mechanics, and community projects.
* '''Community Outreach:''' He acted as a central point of contact for world submissions, community feedback, and staff support.

=== Departure & Return ===
* Flagg initially stepped down from Active Worlds Inc. in early February 2003. 
* He later returned to Active Worlds Inc. around 2006–2008, resuming staff duties, organizing events, managing newsletter communications, and overseeing community initiatives.

== Community Event Participation ==

Flagg was an active host, organizer, and participant across several official and community-led Active Worlds events:

* '''Game Nights:''' He hosted regular community social nights, including ''Spades Night'' in `AWSpades` and ''Chess Night'' in `AWChess`.
* '''Contests & Competitions:''' Flagg coordinated official AWI contests, including the ''Active Worlds Movie Contest'' and the ''Active Worlds Browser Toolbar Contest''. He also organized events supporting community groups, such as the `AWBingo` team.
* '''CY Awards:''' Flagg participated in and supported the annual [[CY Awards]] (the Active Worlds community recognition ceremonies), where he was recognized for his contributions to community infrastructure and event hosting.

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