Jans, even if you forget about Sopsych or step back in time a little, I think my post is just as valid. People use drama and anger to control discussions here and sometimes, getting mods involved is a part of that tactic. Members sometimes want to escalate things to the point where mods have to intervene.
Rather than just disregard my argument because you think I have smoke blown up my ass, do you really think this does not happen?
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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?
We're not talking about trolls through, we're talking about people like Trollheart or Unknown Soldier and others like them who are really making an effort to post some good stuff and who have never been an issue in regards to their conduct in all the years that they have been members of the forum. And they are getting frustrated over a guy who continually dismisses their efforts yet openly says he has no intention of contributing to the forum himself.
You are welcome to your opinion but I feel in this case you are totally wrong. When members who have never been any trouble to moderate and who are always respectful to other members start getting annoyed about someone that's a clear sign you need to do something about it.
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It is okay to get annoyed of course. I just think that trolling (ex. as it is against the rules) is not okay, even when it's a productive, long time member doing it against someone unpopular. Sometimes, it is important that the same rules apply to everyone.
In your post now, it seems your attitude is excusing towards the behaviour of members who have been here long and are generally productive. I have also been here long, but I am willing to admit that I may need a reminder on how I should act around here now and then and I accept that telling me is part of the responsiblity that comes with the mod job.