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More active moderation is NOT needed.
That is contrary to the long (in internet years) history of this particular OT board.
Why don't people who are annoyed/bothered/can't handle certain subjects, people or things simply ignore them?
A "if you won't say it to their face, don't say it here" rule is really stupid, IMO (oops, I said "stupid!" sorry for the vulgarity, hope no one is offended).
Part of the beauty of the Internet is it allows people to come closer to saying how they really feel. Say things they ordinarily WOULD'T say in person. Have you ever been to PCA events? THAT's what happens when relative strangers say only what they would say face to face. "How's the weather?" Boring.
I'd really think twice about a more proactive moderation policy.
It's pretty clear who this is generally directed at. C'mon people, you are really insulted or bothered by those posts? Have some pride! At least save your indignation and sensitivity for something worth it. Those posts are so repetitious, uncreative, formulaic and "by the book."
Finally, I think NS is a fair guy, but it is difficult to be both a moderator AND an active participant, IMO. It is even moreso when the most vocal and repetitious are from the other end of the moderator's political spectrum.
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