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My only complaint during all of the "What is wrong with TFP" and "new forum" and "Let's get back to the goal" is the utter lack of disrespect some people are able to get away with when they direct it at someone that has an unpopular or "unenlightened" opinion. Either there are rules for how we interact, or there aren't. There should not be a double standard depending on if you are skewing towards a harmonizing, togetherness, open, happy enlightened viewpoint or not. That is absolute bullshit.
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A forum is the sum of its users, not of its mods and admins. This forum would be a very difficult one to mod as Hal (et al) wants to keep it as open and inviting as possible without it falling into a flamefest of immaturity. Depending on mods & admins to use their best judgement over having a clear set of rules places too much responsibility on the mods & admins. It also brings into play the many differing point of views that the mods & admins have. However, putting a set of rules in place can result in killing off the openness & discussion that is the ultimate goal of the forum.
An interesting task. You kids have fun with ya, ya'ear?
Feel free to ignore this post or tell me I'm full of it. I've been absent from TFP for quite some time now, coming back only when receiving Hal's email.