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In reply to the discussion: The latest "banning" (NYC_SKP) is an interesting lesson on REPUTATION. [View all]Gregorian
(23,867 posts)In a civil society that is functioning properly, people (citizens) do the policing. That's how it started, in tribes, before there were cops with guns. Or administrators. I belong to a European forum full of brilliant people, and one quickly discovers the rules if they break them. The forum descends on them with admonishment. And chronic troubles leads to simply being ignored. Soon the offenders either shape up or leave. And without real mod presence, that forum has been a shining beacon of civility and fun like none I've seen.
The problem I see is that we've delegated what should be a personal and important aspect of society to someone else. In fact, this delegation of doing our work for us is the crux of the problem with the world today. Give someone a badge, and the problem is solved? It is definitely at the heart of global warming, but I digress.
So who says the admin don't have biases? When you give the power to a small group, you better expect unbalanced results.
I shouldn't add this, but I have no problem with WORDS. I do have a problem with the sentiment behind the words, and how it tarnishes the quality and dignity of this forum.