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it seems to me - and i'm not trying to continue the controversy here - that when two long-time members are having a disagreement or even a series of snide comments that these should be allowed until such time as they get really over-the-top or personal or hate-filled. now if it is some noobie who is starting crap everywhere, then whack-em, or if someone really goes beyond the pale (racism, sexism, etc.) then whack-em, or if someone is beign sexually creepy (and we all know who i'm thinking of here) then whack-em.

but if everytime a couple of us old-timers get cranky with each other the mods pop in and delete threads, then it is going to be seen s a bit oppressive.

ok - i've had my say - and i'm not trying to be critical of individual mods or volunteering to do the job (I understand it must be thankless and painful).