The Moderators!

[Pete J.]

Ok, I'm going to say it. I'm tired hearing people ragging on the moderators! Moderating is two things. 1) A thankless job 2) A subjective job.

Number 2 first. I recognize that the moderators are using very subjective standards to manage the topics and language on this site to keep it family friendly and limit the number of flaming sessions. I like that. I may not always agree with that, but they are doing a reasonable job. I have seen few blowups that got out of hand. Are they even handed? Well, that is the problem with subjective criteria. If you get deleted or censured, you will not agree with them. If you think they are "picking" on you, perhaps you need to rethink your position. I have been censured a couple of time(very mildly) but when I looked back at it, they had a point. I crossed the line. If you don't agree with them, then perhaps you need to find another place to express your opinions. Freedom of speech is a prohibition of restriction of lawful speach by the Government and does not apply to private citizens in a privately held forum. You have no freedom of speech rights in someone else's house.

Number 1- They are doing a thankless job. When was the last time anyone said "Thank you for deleting my post"? Well, I really can't imagine anyone doing that, but they do it with what in my mind is a great deal of diplomacy and consistency. I have never seen anyone of them call someone out in public. So to the moderators, I say "Thank you and keep up the good work!"

[bobthehobbyguy]

I whole heartedly agree.

[slusher]

This is a great forum with i like and appreciate the moderators and what they do. i have never had a complaint...

[charlie8575]

Well said, Pete.

Charlie Larkin

[southpier]

.... When was the last time anyone said "Thank you for deleting my post"? ....

and yet, when a cop give someone a ticket, they invariably say "thank you, officer".

go figure, huh?

[1930fordpickup]

Spot on Pete.

[Guest]

Right on.