Unfortunately, you appear to be unfamiliar with the guidelines for this forum or perhaps believe they should only be applied selectively. The guidelines are set by Jim and I cannot change them - I only try to ensure that that they are followed.

If you believe the forum rules should be changed then write to Jim Wilson at jim@jimworld.com . If you believe that I am going outside of the guidelines, then write to Jim.

I am only a volunteer here and have strict guidelines to which I am required to adhere. Sorry I am unable to help you any further. I hope this explains things more to your satisfaction.

HTH

I'm not here to defend OAC, but I think you're off-base. In the past month I count 8 thread locks. Granted, 5 have been in the past week, but that's how it goes with forums.

BTW, people get banned, threads get locked. Or deleted, at the moderator's discretion. And I haven't really noticed any deletes. When they are locked, OAC has clearly stated the reason for doing so.

Of those 8 locks, 6 were for either content violation or duplicate threads, and 2 were for rude responses. All of these threads were in violation of the rules of this forum, which are clearly spelled out.

As a moderator at another forum with over 30,000 members (mostly teenaged computer geeks) where things can get pretty rowdy, it's my opinion that OAC has been very lenient and fair here.

As you are unaware odf such correspondence, I understand that sometimes my actions can appear somewhat overhanded.

Must run - I am off to get my jackboots reheeled.

I understand you are constricted by the rules as set out by Jim.

My comments were mainly inspired by the thread started by Exel http://gethighforums.com/Forum13/HTML/003685.html

I presume you locked the thread due to commments made by Exel.

I think that the views expressed by Clickit were no more offensive than those expressed by Exel and I think Exel replied in an appropriate manner considering what had been said before. I don't think the reviewed should be anymore policed than the reviewer.

I don't think anything Exel said after Clickit's comments was unjustified considering the comments that Clickit had made. I give as an example (of a point no more harsh than anything Exel has said)

"Find the hidden link..." This is not a game site. If you have something to say, say it. I find this rather annoying. Delete it

I don't consider this constructive criticism.

However I believe that neither party has made any particularly offensive comments and they should be free to view their opinions.

I understand that certain rules need to be adhered to, but this particular forum is a valuable resource for fellow web designers and I'd rather it not be policed in such a way that I feel that I have to censor my own comments for fear of offending big brother.

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I see the word "disrespectful" there.

Finally, I have a different interpretation of ClickIts' and Exels' comments than you. I guess we must agree to disagree over their interpretation (and what is disrespectful and what is not).

I don't mean to be disrespectful to you, but it appears that freedom of speech doesn't mean very much.

I know in the scheme of things my opinions are pretty insignificant but I'd like to participate in this kind of forum without being banned for saying something is s**t of c**p.

Whether my (or anyones) comments are justified or not. I think it should be up to the other members of the forum to say I am a (c**t), idiot, rather than just banning me.

Perhaps my views are inconsistent with the beliefs and ideals of this forum and if this is the case I'd appreciate it if you could direct me somewhere else.

I'd rather this didn't happen as this seems to be one of, if not the best around.

Regards,

Bertie

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Funny, that's what I hear a lot at the forum I moderate. But you have to understand that this is not a public forum where any "constitutional rights" to free speech or such apply. This is a private forum run by Jim, for our benefit. His forum, his rules. We are just guests in his house.

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I know in the scheme of things my opinions are pretty insignificant but I'd like to participate in this kind of forum without being banned for saying something is s**t of c**p.

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No worries there, the forum filter edits cuss words.

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Whether my (or anyones) comments are justified or not. I think it should be up to the other members of the forum to say I am a (c**t), idiot, rather than just banning me.

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Again, this forum is not a democracy. The inmates don't get to vote people off the island.

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Perhaps my views are inconsistent with the beliefs and ideals of this forum and if this is the case I'd appreciate it if you could direct me somewhere else.

I'd rather this didn't happen as this seems to be one of, if not the best around.

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There are numerous other webmaster forums with site critique areas. I frequent several. But this one is my favorite.

I hope you'll stick around and contribute some reviews of your own. I've found that eyeing other sites critically has really helped me be a better web designer.

Thanks for your thoughts but I don't make the rules and I have written guidelines from Jim, that I am required to follow, on how I should enforce them.

As I said above, if you have a problem, write to the forum owner, Jim.

Meantime, I'm off to practice my Nazi salutes.

Regards,

Bertie

No one is ostracising you or banning you, OK? You have made it abundantly clear that you disagree with what I have done and that is your right. But now you are starting to "flog a dead horse". Can we now please move forward with reviews on other sites?

If you would review some other people's sites I am sure they would be very grateful.

Thanks

This web site is privately owned, therefore your crys about "freedom of speech" do not apply here.

OAC is a terrific and dedicated moderator here. He enforces the rules so that everyone feels comfortable posting. Believe it or not many people do not enjoy flame wars, nor want to ask for a review only to be insulted.

regards,

Bertie.

Suck my f**kin fat c**k you c**t faced w**ker.

You're just taking the piss out of me now aren't you.

Bertie

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