The rules are not the only reason I stay here. The fact that they are enforced is what keeps me here. It is very easy in an on-line community for users to get out of hand. The anonymity of the web gives some users the feeling they can write whatever they want without repurcussions.
I was a regular poster on a couple of different boards, who shall remain nameless because I don't care about them amd it just doesn't matter. They preached rules and continuously
"warned" several users, but never did anything about it. The constant cry of the users was "Come one mods, can't you do something about ...". Since nothing was done, the user got a cheap thrill off of it and continued their behaviour.
TFP has proved to me that users can post together in a community and still be respectful. Being a mod must be tough at times, I respect the job all of you are doing.
PS -- I'm not just sucking up to prevent being banned. But in the future, If I step slightly out of line, would you please remember this compliment?
(Hey it never hurts to have an ass-kiss in reserve.)