Walk excellent post, thanks for taking the time. As part of the new moderator team, which is a combination of old and new. Bucsfan, and myself, being brand new, Fishhead fairly new, RPM coming back with his experience, and The General bringing the most experience to the team. I think I am talking for all when I say please have some patience, we want to put past mistakes behind us, and work toward making the Rx. a better site in the future, naturally this takes time. OK, many will say I sound like a typical paid mod, promoting the site, thats fine, think what you want. The truth is we (the mods) really want a better Forum, we want to be able to help bettors, and bookmakers alike. In my case, I don't, and I mean this, look at the top of the page immediately, when a sportsbook is criticised. Complaints against sportsbooks will be judged on merit, regardless of book and poster involved. When someone comes in with vague accusations, expect to see editiing or movement to other forums. Complaints that have some substance will naturally be given all the attention possible. Those that are questionable, will be given some benefit of doubt, until the book, or poster,in question can respond. In other words don't bring it unless you have something to bring. If that makes any sense.
The Marty Jensen issue will have to play itself out. Could it have been handled differently, sure. I do believe there is more than one side to the story, I am not taking any side here, only want to say some bonus and credit card fraud MAY have been involved. My one hope is that we can achieve some sort of solution to the matter.
Shrink's issues, are just that Shrink's issues. He is dealing with them.
Censoring posters is not my favorite pastime, but a necessary evil. This is not the New York Times Editorial page. Censoring profanity, racist remarks, and just plain wrong commentary, will continue. In my case, with some cautious reluctance.
Trolls and bashers really have to be dealt with case by case. Some hang themselves immediately, others are more clever and walk the thin line between acceptable posting, and outright flaming or bashing. I hate to ban people personally, much rather move threads to the Rubber Room and let boys be boys. Thats me. When I see direct unsolicited attacks, or flames, on posters trying to express legitimite views, complaints, or opinions, I will take immediate action, as will the rest of the moderators.
Bottom line to all this is what is done, is done, our friend "Stuart" calls us idiots, thats his opinion. The New Year is here, I for one hope to prove him wrong, and will do everything I can to make The Rx. a better place to post (or just lurk if that is your thing). As you can tell, I am not exactly Tolstoy, but like Walk of Life I want to see everyone here, have a better chance to just make some money.
Wil.