As one of the people that originally complained publicly (perhaps even the first), I admit that my initial response was a knee-jerk reaction and that, upon further reflection, I can see how such a rule might be beneficial (especially in light of Godhead and Edward). I can also see negative potential, but that will depend on how the rule is enforced and I see no reason not to give the powers that be the benefit of the doubt on that score.
The real issue, in my opinion, and the probable cause of much of the negative feedback, is the manner in which these two changes were made. First, the motion to add a new 'no insults' rule is put to the community for a vote and is soundly defeated. Then, suddenly and without prior warning, the neg reps disappeared. Many of us were still trying to wrap our heads around the thinking behind that (and I still have not), when the new rule, the same one that had been voted down, is suddenly put into play, despite the vote.
Put yourselves in our shoes and imagine how you might have reacted.
What's done is done, however, and I think it might be best if we simply moved forward and stopped worrying about things that have not happened yet.
The real issue, in my opinion, and the probable cause of much of the negative feedback, is the manner in which these two changes were made. First, the motion to add a new 'no insults' rule is put to the community for a vote and is soundly defeated. Then, suddenly and without prior warning, the neg reps disappeared. Many of us were still trying to wrap our heads around the thinking behind that (and I still have not), when the new rule, the same one that had been voted down, is suddenly put into play, despite the vote.
Put yourselves in our shoes and imagine how you might have reacted.
What's done is done, however, and I think it might be best if we simply moved forward and stopped worrying about things that have not happened yet.
