I think spam is fine within moderation. Two word posts in GD should be considered spam, but witty remarks that do - in some way - relate to the conversation, like what OASNT does, should not be considered grounds for warning.
When it comes to anger, well, that comes naturally with the discussions that arise in OT. I agree that in some circles you should have a debate without making it personal, but that's only if the person or persons you are debating with has an understanding of the concept and isn't an ignorant bastich. When it comes to stupidity, whether it's done to be funny or the person has a crayon jammed in their cerebrum, it should be handled with a certain harshness so the person knows that what he's doing isn't welcome in that particular discussion. I've witnessed this first-hand. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If everyone handles everything with an ill-placed warning or a watered down "try not to do it again", then it will continue (especially with the amount of angst here).
I understand that the mods are using that 'harshness' to try and mop up the forums, but in this instance, I think it will likely just cause more trouble.
In short, minimal member-directed anger is okay, but using the same tactic to get the forums in line isn't. At least not IMO.
We were out of line with the Webber thing, and for that I apologize. Now we have each others messenger handle. We'll stay out of your hair.
Last edited by Sekto Springs; 04-09-2006 at 07:44 AM..
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