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It all comes down to a question of definition, like so many other things in life.
Main Entry: po·lit·i·cal
Pronunciation: p&-'li-ti-k&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin politicus
1 a : of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of (a) government
Posted by: GameJunkieJim
I think a mod acted unfortunately yesterday, but there isn't a lot I can do about it.I and many other know that Shishka can be harsh at times, but he did warn everyone to the exact degree of his punishment.
Suffice it to say -- anyone who thought the situation through would have locked the thread to begin with, rather than let it go to "make an example"...The thread was perfectly legitimate by definition.
Still, he didn't break the rules, but it was rather self serving, and I do believe he should have thought out his actions, especially his interpretations. The rule breaking didn't come from the philosophical debate, it came from the political aspect of the debate. You'd have to ask Shishka to find out exactly why he thought it broke the rules. He doesn't owe an explanation to anyone but Barron though.
Still, it does need to be brought to attention. How ironic it would be if I were banned in retribution after saying something to the other effect in the other thread.Since when does a mod ban based on bringing up a topic that has to do with Bungie.net? Read the rules carefully. It does not say you cannot debate policy here.
The banworthy<?> quote?Based upon the definition, he did make it political.
End result, based on the definition of the word political, it turned political. The range of topics that are political in nature are impressive in numbers.
I do not takes sides on this matter. I merely wish to clear up definitions.
[Edited on 4/30/2005]