The mods might resist the urge to paint anyone who challenges their decisions as always being one of those "free speechers" who are against any kind of moderation — Jake

That only gets brought up with those who specifically raise free speech issues themselves. Often these posters haven't read the guidelines or don't understand the nature of moderated forums. The quote then is just a handy general reminder and is not necessarily meant personally with regard to whatever poster it's directed at.

The mods are people — Jake

I have my suspicions that at least one of us is some kind of alien virus, but generally speaking that's true.

...a job with fairly low entry requirements. — Jake

Yes, strictly speaking you don't even have to be human to qualify.

Mods make mistakes as we all do. — Jake

Indeed, and our lax entry requirements may be a case in point.



Just don't post a picture of jamalrob's secret watchtower or there may be consequences not preceded by a friendly warning. :eyes:

Just curious as to why my post was deleted

A better question might be why it came back again.