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Originally Posted by oojay
Again, choosing to ignore another member or choosing to refrain from posting is up to each individual member, as nothing is forced on anyone, just as no one is forced to come on here at all.
It's would be nice if we could all get along, but that is obviously not an option. How "disruptive" another poster is is completely relative, but all that really matters are the moderators'/admins' opinions on the matter.
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And it is my opinion, amongst others', that disruption is not merely gauged via a personal standard, but by the reaction of the community I'm here to serve. Obviously, we make a judgment call about whether that reaction is legitimate or not. That's what we do. And that's what we're doing.
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Urban deciding to stop posting until he gets his way is like a toddler throwing a temper tantrum in the supermarket until their mommy gives in and buys them a candy bar. If you give in once, they will do it again and again because they know that is how they can get their way.
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That's one way of looking at it, but it doesn't really give the moderators any credit in their ability to discern whether it's childish pressuring, or a legitimate concern.
But, ultimately, you're right. The entire thing is a moderator decision. If our decisions aren't liked, no one is forcing the dissenters to post here. The point of the matter is getting it across that the moderators do want to take the concerns of the community into account when making some decisions. And in this particular case, the concerns are obvious, regardless of whether there's an option to ignore the concern or not.