FramCire wrote on Mar 12th, 2009 at 8:48pm:KJ wrote on Mar 12th, 2009 at 8:41pm: It's an effort to take the focus of the people, and put it back to the ideas. I can tell my kids that they did something stupid, and that allows me to make sure they understand *they* aren't stupid, just their actions. Since Jimi is a moderator, the best course of action to take if you believe it's uncalled for, is to PM Steph and DJ, as the other moderators don't have the authority (so to speak) to address another mod, it has to go through the admins.
If you would like, I can present it to DJ on your behalf, or you can PM him or Steph directly, whichever you are more comfortable withCatlind, what is all this stuff? You equate your role with your children to your role as a moderator on ch. com?
Then Annette expresses her view on a comment, and you advise her to contact the administrators or else you could? Her comment wasn't inflammatory at all...she just disagreed.
Everybody take a breath....please.
I think cat was really trying to make the point about the difference between calling an action/idea stupid and calling a person stupid. I dont think she was equating her role that way.
I think the mod was offering to bring her concern to DJ for her if she wished. Read my post above. If people have a problem with a mod, bring it to DJ. I think she was just trying to be helpful.
YOU ARE RIGHT THOUGH.... we all need to chill out!!
LETS END THIS THREAD NOW!!!!
and get back to enjoying the board, especially since PP has returned!!!
Thanks Fram. You are spot on. That is exactly what I was saying. The quotes pulled are from 2 different areas of the thread, addressing different people and their voiced concerns. I offered Annette another option for her to present her concerns regarding Jimi's comment, nothing more, nothing less. I saw nothing inflammatory in her comment, she voiced a concern, that she found the comment unacceptable, and I just wanted to let her know that she had the means to have those concerns addressed.
Annette, yes, when you are dealing in this particular type of communication on a forum such as this, things can easily get misunderstood. That's why it's important to go to the source and get clarification. The mods aren't always able to answer specific questions regarding things that DJ does. He acts according to his standards, and as was said, he has already stated that he can and will act in a manner he deems appropriate and can do so without explanation.
My example regarding my children was just that, an example, no hidden context or meaning. Just a means of equating a real life example to the desired actions for the community. I, in no way took anything as inflammatory, and was simply trying to help give a further understanding.
If anyone has questions, they are free to email me, catlind@charter.net, or PM me, or of course, ask any of the mods, or DJ or Steph.
Hope this helps clear any misconceptions.
The main goal is to ensure that the boards remain a civil and respectful place without constant tension so that we don't end up facing DJ pulling the plug. That would be a true crime and would be devastating

Cat
ETA: Taking your well and wise advice now Fram