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Originally posted by Garnet FalconDance:
I will readily admit I assumed what is being dubbed a 'psuedo-mod hat' once in a thread recently with another member whom I felt might be edging a little too close to the boundary of debate vs. flame....and I was also on AIM with him at the time and so told him I did it. My justification was, right or wrong, better me (or anyone else) to try to draw back the reins than the mods to have to start issuing warnings (or other chastisement). They (the mods) are frantically busy already--and shouldn't we all try to 'be there' good or bad for our friends? Do any of you sit on your hands if it looks like a friend might be getting a little carried away?
If this was offensive to others or against the rules and regs, my apologies. I do not make a habit of it, but at the same time, I would hope another would do the same for me.
Garnet goes off to check on her wet noodle stash for future beatings....
I don't think what you did was wrong at all, and neither do the mods I think. They do welcome any help in monitoring this huge forum. I think that what they object to is when people assume higher moral ground, reprimanding people and being generally unpleasant and pedantic about it.
I cannot speak for the mods of course, but I think they would welcome it if you remind people in a heated debate to be polite, in a friendly, non-patronising manner of course. [img]smile.gif[/img]