We might not be able to post what we think about the owner or the mods for that matter.. But we can still think it..
I think you have to respect the people who own and run the place.
If you disagree about something or want to discuss something do it respectfully. Not that hard.
But I think a "flagging" point system is well intended but wouldn't mean much if I were running things. At least a few of us have come into this thread and said that we have never flagged or in any way reported anyone. It doesn't mean that we don't get put off by selected fellow posters. It just means that we believe in freedom of speech and coexistence.
This flagging point system would interpret to the loudest, most relentless bitches (flaggers) would get a disproportionate say in who exactly the problem posters are. That ain't right.
There is something that I think there should be a short leash of tolerance for - when posters are calling others by the most heinous things they can think of. Like pedos or wife beaters. Nobody should have to endure those falsehoods on a public board.
If Mags was one of the guys responsible for that type of name calling I think a stern reprimand was in order. I know those ack and forths go on periodically but I pay no attention to juvenile borad spats so I'm really not sure who the culprits are.
Of course the stuff Dufinch spouts daily debases the board. I think he steps beyond the line frequently.
Otherwise I'm all for coexisting and getting along. The flag system does seem to encourage bitching. I'm not for that. In fact if I had someone on the board who was constantly bitching about other posters I'd seriously consider giving HIM the boot.
Just my two coppers (are pennies copper these days?)