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Post #1139074

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darth_ender
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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Date created
6-Dec-2017, 1:20 PM

Jay said:

darth_ender said:

I am for being kinder to people and I admit that I wasn’t always nice to the new members. I don’t mind some stricter enforcement. But the constant weight of a potential ban for a bad day like today is ridiculous. We should all be able to prop each other up during challenging times.

The first sentence in this quote is, by far, my biggest driver for stricter moderation — not because I want OT.com to be a sterile Disney theme park ride where we welcome everyone by singing “It’s a Small World”, but because nobody deserves to be harassed simply for showing up and not immediately blending in.

And yes, moderators may step in if it looks like senior members having a spat don’t appear to be on the path to resolving it themselves. The months-long grudge matches are over. If a “bad day” turns into “bad days” and there’s no end in sight, you can expect us to talk to you about it.

However, no one will ever be banned for expressing their opinion about this place as long as it doesn’t get personal. A little over 10 years ago, we were being compared to Nazis due to some moderator actions, and yet no one got banned. You can feel safe knowing that you can be the same jerks to us you’ve always been (winky…face?).

I have made greater efforts to help new folks feel welcome (though admittedly, sometimes I struggle–sometimes there are some really strange people who pop in and share their antics for a bit). I appreciate what you are going for, and will strive to adjust to the new rules without further griping. I do appreciate the laxity and that I still am able to post here. The moderation team’s willingness to accept harsh public criticism from me or anyone else without banning.

Thanks for your reply. Nice to see you pop in and help explain the reason for the increase in strictness. It’s just nice to have your presence from time to time to add clarity to a situation.