- Recon Number 54
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.
Posted by: Ada Astra
Moderators make decisions. They will have sex with your g/f and also steal your dog...
Man did I misread that!
*shakes fist at speedreading-dyslexia*
Oh wait, I should probably say something on topic.
Let's see...... I'm sorry? No, that seems to be mocking, and I do empathize.
The problem is that no moderator can (or will) attempt to give amnesty and/or sanction (either explicitly by statement or implicitly by example) to any member. It would cause more problems than it would solve.
I can tell you that we frequently do "self checks" between ourselves to see if there is disagreement, consensus or difference in how we are seeing something, interpreting it, or acting/not acting on it. For example, I did have a conversation with Foman regarding my interpretation of the "rich are taxed enough" thread as well as my participation in it.
We know that we can't and don't agree with each other 100%, we know that we can't march in lockstep. I try to think of us as an example of what our membership can be. Different people that while we don't share each others views, we accept, tolerate and respect each other.
I would not want ANY ninja to feel that their hands were tied because of my posting in or creating a particular topic. I certainly wouldn't want my ability to post (as a member) to be seen as a "hands off" stamp for any of my colleagues who decide that a post or the thread is "past the line". I've locked topics that were created or replied to by employees, moderators, and members. I've banned/warned employees, moderators and members. It's what I promised to do when I was offered the position. I would expect that every one of my colleagues made a similar promise and are doing their best whenever they act.
So, to use the comparison in the OP, I would expect and welcome a warning or counseling from any ninja who considers my topic to be on the wrong side of their personal line. I don't want, don't need, and don't ask for any extra consideration or privilege. I do reserve the right to keep those warnings and/or counseling session private (or limited to HFCS).
[Edited on 10.25.2011 4:31 AM PDT]