Alright, I think that's handled most of what needed to be.
Now because I don't really want a glut of PMs asking me about specifics and individual actions, I can say the following within bounds of the site rules on not discussing moderation specifics publicly:
No, it's not acceptable to attack other people. But it's equally unacceptable to respond in kind.
It is Ok to question other peoples' views or ideas if you do it within bounds, and I accept that people will lose their tempers from time to time (I'm guilty of that myself) but what we just had was like 2 solid pages of people being routinely awful either in direct deed or in at least the choice to continue to antagonize the opposition. That someone else started it or that you were attacked and are "only" defending your honor is not a viable excuse.
I get that this is a tense time and people are on edge. I also get that there's a bit of frustration over the fact that it feels like some people only show up when they want to vent or express anger. Like it or not there's a sense of community and "deservedness" that comes with being here. Posters that are regular participants all the time, win or lose, will likely get more latitude from regulars when they get angry or frustrated. But showing up only or mostly in negative situations to spew invectives or rant about other people being indoctrinated on only tolerating one viewpoint is obviously going to cause increased friction.
For the foreseeable future there will likely be a harder line stance on this sort of stuff until people learn to calm the hell down in multiple regards. Because after like 3 days of Bass nonsense and now this I can't be babysitting things on a constant basis like this.
If anyone has any problems with moderating actions you're more than welcome to file a report via the "contact us" link at the bottom of most pages or linked here:
forums.hfboards.com
Those messages are overseen by site administration.
If anyone needs to speak to me in particular about this you can send a PM. But forewarned that though I am willing to assist people who are concerned or unclear about something, I will not tolerate abuse in the process. I know my choices may not be popular but that will not excuse being the target of angry retorts complaining about being silenced or freedom of speech or whatnot.
Thankfully after tomorrow morning/afternoon's game the team has a day off on Monday so hopefully a couple of days for everyone to chill the hell out will do some good.
