Bannings

[Steel God]

But, you have to admit actions like this don't do anything to create stimulating conversation and causes everyone be very careful what they write or how they write it, even if it was in jest or a joke.

I agree with you Patrick. And in one sense that is a bad thing. I don't want anyone to be hesitant to post on a subject for fear of being moderated. But in another sense, it is a good thing if people hesitate and re-read what they wrote before they post to make sure it is principled and not personal. The free exchange of ideas and information without resort to rancor is my goal for the Club.

As my signature says:

Critique Principles not People. Be Discriminating, but don't Nitpick. Be Academic not Acerbic. Be Principled but not Polemical.

If we do that, I will allow any range of discussion and debate. Being human I am far from perfect, but that is the benchmark I have set and try to enforce.

And with that, I think it is time to move on. If anyone still needs to lend a voice to the issues involved here, I encourage you to email me or PM me, but I would like the community to put this behind it and move forward, for better or worse.

Good Gaming.