- Recon Number 54
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.
Posted by: Kickimanjaro
Posted by: Recon Number 54
Posted by: Kickimanjaro
Posted by: Skibur
I hate it when people do it because it shows an obvious fear of the moderators which I don't think is healthy for the community.I don't think it shows fear at all, but rather respect for the rules (which, in a case where this phrase would most likely be used, is a grey area).
Except when I get appeals of "but I put in a warning" when they are banned/warned. As if admitting they knew that they were treading a thin line was a way to get out of any consequences for intentionally flirting and stepping onto the wrong side of that line.Is that fear though? I see it more as either an abused line to try to get off without being punished or a legitimate way to bring light to the fact that they are unsure of the specific "legality" of what they are posting.
Anyone who feels "fear" of the ninja is (all posturing and silliness aside) misunderstanding our purpose and goal.
No one should fear us or fear the rules. What most people, especially adolescents fear is consequence. People want freedom, but don't want to pay up if/when they abuse those freedoms.
One look at how "freedom of speech" is explained to me via PM and I am convinced that it is consequences (or unfavorable outcomes) that people don't like, don't want, and sometimes fear. Not me.