sooooo it seems the other thread didn't hit home fully.
Let me share a thought or two....
Over the many years I have been here I have learned that there are a few things you can bank on....100%.
First, Doug's (aka Capt.) word is his bond. Of all the people you will meet in life you can trust that when Doug gives his word, it will happen.
Second, It generally takes a fair amount to irritate him to the point that you will get banned. You can do it real quick by exercising extreme stupidity but day to day, the rules only bend so much. Keeping it clean is a big one, anyone that's been here a little bit should know this one.
Third, Once something has happened and its become public....well there's two ways for it to be public. One way is that the Admins/mods put out a post. In this way, generally commentary is welcomed to a point, however a decision is a decision. The other way is what we had here today...and well you can read that thread to see how it worked out.
I guess my point to the new folks is this. We are all welcome here but we are essentially walking into Doug's house. He has trusted friends watching over the place with him. There are rules, just like in your own homes some are more flexible than others. And just like in your home, people can honor your rules and respect them or they can leave....sometimes with your assistance
Like the decision, don't like it. Just like in your own home, no one really has the right to second guess your decision and we do not have the right to second guess his or the other mods/admins. Poking fun at the situation generally will not sit well.
I only make this post to help educate/inform/offer experience. I'm not a mod, admin or anything more than a member like everyone else. Take it or leave it for whatever its worth.
Eyesay play bye your own rules so no one rules you.
