The "Report" button, and how not to treat your staff.

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I did the admin/mod duties for a fairly busy website many years ago, and I guess that's why I don't fret over mod actions here. I know what it's like behind the scenes, especially with what I call forum lawyers (who seem to think that they're defending themselves in a US court instead of an internet forum). It's not a thankless job, but it can feel that way sometimes. Keep your collective chin up, people!

I did the admin/mod duties for a fairly busy website many years ago, and I guess that's why I don't fret over mod actions here.  I know what it's like behind the scenes, especially with what I call forum lawyers (who seem to think that they're defending themselves in a US court instead of an internet forum).  ...

Yes, that is pretty funny.  One can be kicked off of a privately owned site, for any reason, or for no reason, if the owners wish to do so.  Typically, though, there is something in a list somewhere called "rules" that people ignore that gets them kicked off of privately owned sites.

It is a bit like someone being shocked if they were asked to leave someone's private home, when they become obnoxious and piss on the carpet (literally or metaphorically).  What, I can't do whatever I want in your place?

Some people are really, really, really stupid.

^^ QFT.

We as a forum are bound by certain relevant international and (national) legislation, of course, as is every site. But it makes me lol when I see someone trot out some legislation that relates to, for example, civil action in a US state or whatever because they've had their account restricted. Maybe file that letter of legal intent to 'recycle bin' where it belongs.