Post 3000: A Thank You To the Moderation Team

[Wei Ji the Learner]

The past few months have been rough for almost everyone, and one of those rough spots was in the freeze on political commentary on this forum and others.

To shut down an avenue of discussion seems counter-productive at times, but in proper discourse, it is necessary and required to set parameters.

It can be exceptionally difficult to do so, especially when parties involved in such discussions have stopped attempting to discuss and have instead reverted to a 'back and forth' of tired arguments, recycled facts, and uncertain realities.

That the Moderation team and affiliated parties took the time, took a step back, re-evaluated the situation, and brought forth the current guidelines is impressive.

There are many other communities out there that would simply revert to a 'ban/remove' route rather than encourage a solid enlightening discussion of facts*.

Whether we agree or not with one another on any of a number of topics, please join me in thanking the staff for taking this time to get this done, if you wish.

[CrystalSeas]

Huzzah!

[Calex]

Well put.

[Kileanna]

I've not been here for too long but I think these messageboards have one of the best moderation teams I've seen.

[Cantankerous Rules Lawyer]

I don't buy it, he's clearly up to something.

Either way, that's not how I would've jumped the ten foot wide pit.

[Tacticslion]

The Mod Team has a tremendously difficult job, and Inappreciate them doing what they can to help make this a good, welcoming place.

[thejeff]

Indeed. I'm glad they're willing to tolerate our political commentary and hope we can keep the flame level down to at least that of paladin alignment thread :)

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thanks, moderators.

And shhhhh...don't mention the paladin thing. It'll get us sidetracked.

[Clumsy Paladin]

*Falls*

Damn! And three days from retirement!

[Andrietta Ebonfeather]

Clumsy Paladin wrote:

*Falls*

Damn! And three days from retirement!

"It's okay, dear. Grandmother knows it's hard work, being a paladin. Thankless work, even. Now grab my hand, and get back on your feet. You've been doing this all your life, you can stick out a little bit more, child.

Oh, and if your deity dumps you for something stupid but you've been busting your hump in the name of Good, Grandmother will take you in. Now come on."

We now return you to the original post of the thread. With some inspiring music