Pardon my density, but is there an actual question here anymore? I kind of feel like the moderators are just being blankly criticized for being moderators.
If there is something specific to address, please bring it forward. PM one of us if you prefer.
I don't understand the comments going on about censorship and whatnot. What are we supposed to do? Recently we had to remove some of smileys because complaints were brought forth to us about their "offensiveness." So now we're censors. Nice. And now we're supposed to ban people based on their posts being "not very constructive." Give me a break! We can't do that. First of all we're not McCarthyists. Second of all ... think about it, if we had to slap the wrist of everyone who posted a whimsical or smart aleck post, pretty much everyone around here would be in trouble.
So we try to find a middle ground. We're just doing our best here, and if you have a suggestion for an improvement, by all means, let's hear it. Doesn't mean that we're obliged to follow it, but we are all open-minded folk here, we'll give reasonable suggestions, all reasonable consideration. Remember that this is a free service and it is administered by people who are volunteering their time (and resources). Cut us some slack sometime, we're just doing our best to keep this a cool place to hang out. We don't want you unhappy or angry, but man alive, the amount of crankiness and/or nastiness coming through in posts some days is just simply amazing. Why can't we all just get along? I thought we were all friends in here, sharing a common interest.
I also would like to remind all that we have a "Member Agreement." Read it over from time to time. If someone violates the terms of the agreement, we're going to take an action. Simple as that. Also, remember that we WILL measure our responses appropriately.
Also, at the end of the day, everyone should recognize and observe good netiquette. Do we need to bring in Miss Manners here??? LOL.
Just kidding. I don't want to see good manners made a mandate by the rules. But remember, it's nicer place for everyone when everyone minds their manners. Just food for thought, okay?
Peace, and cheers....
