I participate with other message boards that are probably not as well behaved as this, and they move all less than proper responses to a "political anarchy" thread, where everyone can take pot shots at each other. Anything goes as long as it is within the bounds of legality. Wade in if you dare, but you can't say that you haven't been warned.
I've had posts deleted about travel in Mexico (who would have thought that the discourse would be taken over by bottom feeders or people who have never been there or want to go there?), and LGBT campers (actually a well mannered and thoughtful discussion that made me proud of the message board).
I usually ask for threads to be closed (or moderated?) when politics are discussed (any or all parties). I understand that it is a difficult task to monitor the threads when differing views or interests want to be expressed.
I have thanked moderators when they have done their job well, and have been truly disappointed when something has been deleted with no response. A PM would be greatly appreciated when a moderator feels that a topic needs to be "moderated".
I don't want their job.
