PITbull said:
I do not agree.....
He is a great stimulator of debate. <snip>
I find it the opposite to be true of many of these moderators when it comes to interpreting the "rules". There way too subjective. <snip>
PITbull,
Thanks for your thoughtful response.
As far as the banning, I made no assessment of whether or not it was justifiable, since I do not know what was said. So we can't be arguing the merits of that issue!
As far as the moderation, it has to be subjective by its very nature, but tempered by maturity, reason, and fairness. I haven't seen it abused. My opinion is the board is kept on a pretty level path. You seem to strongly disagree with that. Can we agree to disagree on our respective assessments?
There is a difference between being argumentative and having a stimulating debate. Debate requires a degree of civility and using reason and logic to make your points. I have no problem with anyone disagreeing with my viewpoints or my statements. I have no problem with folks that are strongly passionate in their beliefs. I give them more credence if they can point out to me the fallacy of my thinking.
No one is going to agree with everything another poster says or does. Your paragraph on what each poster brings to this board is very insightful and shows a depth of understanding the motivations and prejudices that we all have. We are a very different and diverse group, brought together in this unique forum by a common interest. Many more read along with us but never post. Our respect for each other and the online friendships we form should not be held to a standard that we must share the same opinion on every issue.
And now here's one for your BP ... please take a deep breath.
I am not attacking Lav the person. He has or had every right to be here and share his opinions as anyone else. I have no problem with them lifting his banishment whatsoever.
However...
I believe that everytime he touches a keyboard, Jerry Glass smiles.
Because IMO, the name of the game from this management is "divide and conquer", and manipulate the employees into fighting amongst themselves to divert the focus of their wrath. Divissiveness and anger is music to their ears. You've read their posts on here to stir the pot or spread disinfo, they love conflict.
I'd like to see the finger pointing stop, the name calling stop, and the posting of veiled or not so veiled threats, if that is happening... stop.
That's how I see it.