Where...

[Chris]

Unless it's rule #9.

Then it's enforced swiftly and consistently.

That's fairly true.

Violations of rule 9, including what we call playing the mod card, are dealt with fairly automatically, though it can take time to get enough consensus. The exception would be if the mod argued with the member who complained about moderation or played the mod card, then we're stuck and have to ask the mod to stop.

There are some other things that are fairly automatic, like suggesting someone is drunk or drugged, attacking family, and some others I can't think of right now.

The rest we have to weigh severity, contenxt, and other things to make out best judgement calls and then follow consensus.

[Ethereal]

Is there a backstory here?

The perception among some members that the forum is experiencing a generalized deterioration in the quality of forum dialog, for one.

But the main motivation is that I want to understand this rule better. I think it needs to be clarified.

[Chris]

the butt hurt is strong

Acting like this does not help anything.

[Ethereal]

That's fairly true.

Violations of rule 9, including what we call playing the mod card, are dealt with fairly automatically...

And I think we know why that is.

[Ethereal]

Acting like this does not help anything.

Acting like what? Asking questions? Seeking clarification?

[Chris]

Contributions, sure...but the rules are set by admin. So it's a monarchy but were allowed to post.

I've heard the term "discussion of moderation" being not allowed.

I'm not a big fan of moderators moderating their own threads. I see it as a conflict of interest.

Anyway...

No, the rules are generally set by the VIPs. Admin will if he feels the need voice his opinion but generally let's us go to seek consensus.

[Chris]

Acting like what? Asking questions? Seeking clarification?

No, asking questions and requesting clarification is good. Peanut gallery mockery doesn't help foster discussion.

[Ethereal]

Maybe there should be a moderation discussion section. That being said, this isn't a democracy.

I see Safety liked your post.

Perhaps he could weigh in, seeing as how he is an expert on the forum rules.

[del]

I'm butt-hurt because I want to have a discussion of the forum rules?

i prefer not to speculate on the cause.

[del]

Acting like this does not help anything.

that's really unfortunate, isn't it?