Having just read the last couple of pages, I'm just going to say that I find nothing un-adult in the manner in which Jorg has presented her criticism .. aside from the possibility of interpreting "often" to mean something like "every other post" instead of like "too often" since intimidation isn't something we ever want from our mods.

Either we want to have this conversation, or we don't. But if mods are going to respond with the equivalent of "care to take this outside", then I for one don't want to have it and the message is clear that neither do the mods.

I'm fine with the level of human error in the moderation and definitely do not feel entitled to better. Like Jorg, I too have experienced more shrill mod moments of late. And she is entitled to speak where I am not since she has served as a mod herself. I see her speaking up as an expression of her caring pure and simple. If we don't like to see the way the police close ranks to protect their bad actors it would be nice to see us do better in a far less stressful albeit also far less well compensated position.

Hey, guys... want some s'mores? We can hug and shit... please? I like yallses a lot, you know

(May 18, 2015 at 3:04 pm)Alex K Wrote: I love you all.

see, like this! we love you too

You know when things are blown out of proportion when a German says he loves ya

Other than that, i fear to say anything regarding human nature.

I'm still waiting for the '(*)except for that fuckin Bosnian' part

I'll bring the gumdrops and brownie burnt ends (whatever they are called. They come in a bag). This'll be fun! Can somebody else bring sushi? Mine got lost at the supermarket.

(May 18, 2015 at 3:22 pm)Neimenovic Wrote: Hey, guys... want some s'mores? We can hug and shit... please?

Can I just hug?

This is what happens when life is good and we're all bored.
We zoom the microscope to 300x and find new fresh imperfections.

This forum wins the best and fairest award in my view and I would hazard a guess and say the vast majority would agree.

Anyway, a new dangerous threat is among us.
A German wine drinking mad scientist is scheming to take over the world, how do we stop ze crazy man.

(May 18, 2015 at 6:15 pm)ignoramus Wrote: Anyway, a new dangerous threat is among us.
A German wine drinking mad scientist is scheming to take over the world, how do we stop ze crazy man.

it's cool cos he loves us all(*)

(May 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm)Jörmungandr Wrote:

(May 18, 2015 at 2:41 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: If you do not care to present your case like an adult, then we're done here, yes?

I presented my case like an adult.  What are you implying?

The question was asked. "Often" is a strong word that requires some backup. I don't think that was an unreasonable or inflammatory request. I was simply saying if you don't care to discuss it further, then we're done, right?

Let us not fall out over silly, insignificant matters. This forum is a gift; an oasis of common sense in a desert of bullshit. In my (admittedly short) time here, I've met some really cool people and found an excellent, like-minded community who all needed a break from the insane world we live in, one way or another.
So hug it out, you silly wankers