Of course there is a fine line between being a Mod and being a poster, but I think it is usually pretty easy to tell which mode is being taken. I believe the main incedent in question was a misunderstanding, rather than Mod abuse (can you go to jail for that?)
The Mods do a great job here, but I guess (sigh) we have to admit they are people too
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