But I find threads are being closed over simple disagreements.
This creates an undercurrent of resentment and anger. Lots of posters have either left or are contemplating leaving the forum.
I think sometimes threads should be allowed to run their course. We’re all adults here with varying afflictions.
I tip my hat to the Mods, though. It’s not an easy job.
I just think a lighter touch on the moderation would be welcome.
Simple Example: I know what you have done yesterday.
If some one say this to me here. I will get disturbed.
We don’t debate other members suspensions. Moderators are not free to divulge the complete circumstances of said suspensions so criticism of moderators calls on such suspensions on the public forum is not productive. I mainly closed the thread I believe you are referring to because of criticism of such and my inability to be here to regulate.
As per the rules, any questions of moderator calls are be to addressed via pm directly with mods. If we agree there was a mistake then we will address. Carte blanche freedom to criticize the mods publicly in a thread is not allowed. And that thread was fairly well into that territory even if I had not had to leave for a bit. This is all laid out in “No harassment of staff” section of rules.
It’s like a Ref in hockey. Let the boys play…but call the fouls when need be. To many calls, and the Ref loses respect and the game turns into a gong show.
You’re a good guy @Bowens. I find myself posting less because it seems any thread that gets too thoughtful or intriguing gets shut down.
A few of them had tantrums because they were trying to get others to validate their delusions and the mods kept locking the conversations where that was happening.
The argument essentially boils down to “i should be allowed to harass and bully people because I have an illness and you should not be allowed to stop me from doing so” and it is just SUPER entitled.
On a personal note it pisses me off when people use their illness as an excuse to continue with bad behavior. To me, the thought process should go “I have an illness that makes it difficult to control my impulses. This hurts others. I shouldn’t feel like a monster, because it wasn’t on purpose, but I need to work on learning ways to control my impulses so I don’t hurt others.”
Instead, some people go “I have an illness that makes it difficult to control my impulses. If this hurts others, they need to learn to be more patient. I do not need to apologize or try harder, because I am incapable.”
I try to keep that word out of my vocab 
sir level begins building a rockship to send hippos to space
Personally, I don’t care about a few things:
If people debate or even argue. Just don’t get insulting. Some people are too sensitive and will think that if you don’t agree then you are insulting or bullying. Those people then yell at mods.
I don’t care if anyone likes me. I have a job to do. That’s enforce the rules. I let a LOT slide when I’m on just because, honestly you’re almost all adults. I treat the ones that act like children like children.
People are leaving? Most that have left didn’t contribute anything. They wanted validation of their delusions or think the forum should be without any rules. No big loss.
I think a lot more would slide if there were WWF referes here. Jk 
I think the art of a debate being healthy has been lost
Myself, I am guilty of not being appropriate sometimes to
But, personal conduct online generally sucks anyway in most places
Let here be well moderated in line with what the responsible thing to do is by the site admin, and enjoy the space
Please don’t make it peen shaped. One was enough.
[ gives Sir Level the Stinkeye from under couch ]
Is bad behaviour acceptable when I’m doing it just because I enjoy it?
It will be hippo shaped and 100% plant based.
Lots of far left SJW’s on the forum. Ohhhh this group of people gets discriminated against because of this reason… wahh wahhhh. Ohhh life’s not fair because im this way or that way and its not accepted by others… wahhh. Ohh this group of people are privilaged. Wahhhh.
I’d like to say that – as a prehistoric carnivore – I’m feeling both called out and even triggered by all the discussion of vegan lifestyles. Where’s the acceptance???
I think its still considered healthy to have long line conversations. Schizophrenics have OCD. They have to pratoce theyre voice. Maybe if this forum have mini live chats flash.
I am shocked and offended. But in other news…
The biggest problem with the forum is we still dont have enough ketchup packs in the lunchroom.
Boooooooo 
