For the Moderators.

[Shadow6]

I've noticed that several posts regularly violate the "rules of the road" for this message board.  

[q]These practices will result in the deletion of messages or the banning of the user:

   * Vulgarity: posts containing or linking to obscene or explicit references
   * Spamming: posting or e-mailing off-topic or unrelated commercial content
   * Off Topic: replies that are off-topic will be deleted
   * Cross-Posting: posting the same message under multiple categories
   * Shilling: registering multiple user names
   * Harrassment: name calling of any kind directed toward the users or moderators of this forum
   * Disruption: any activity that disrupts the operation of this forum or web site[/q]

[q]In the interest of free expression, a lot is being allowed in the political arena. However, certain rules (foul language, personal attacks, and racial slurs) are not acceptable under any circumstances. Many on here are behaving like children testing their boundaries and the staff is busy babysitting. We are removing and revising several posts an hour. Average is maybe 5 a week. Chances are the board will be lively until after the election but those who continue to ignore the rules and the warning of the staff will be suspended or removed from this forum.

Consider this a warning, please keep things civil. If you have any questions, feel free to contact a moderator or admin.[/q]

[q]    * Anyone posting objectionable material, off-topic messages, spamming members, disrupting the form or making personal attacks will be banned.
If you are not sure if something is acceptable then don't post it. If you wouldn't make such a statement to your parents or boss, it's probably best to not post it here. Messages intended to instigate fights, insult members or disrupt the forum will be removed and you will be banned. Your posts, and the privilege to post, can and will be removed without warning.[/q]


These are things posted by the moderators, and stakeholders of this message board.  

I came to this message board to engage in local issues.  I have seen more abuse, insults, and name-calling than I've seen constructive dialogue.  I used to participate in gaming mesage boards, and in the heat of conflict, the posts were more civil than some of the posts here.  

I don't have time to list the many posts that regularly violate the forum rules.  A respected member of this community has picked up a mean nickname, and some members are insulted on a regular basis.

Moderators, can I expect this to continue?  Are you going to allow "Free Speech" concerns to create a Dodge City atmosphere?