This is indeed an enthusiast site. But it's not an exclusive site.

And I'm not pointing any fingers - your rhetoric seems to be way too defensive for the rather laid back conversation that we're having.

I'm not charging, nor even finger-pointing. I just can't stand the new trend of people basically mobbing the (stupid) angry neophyte that hadn't done enough research - which, all the research in the world can't prepare people for everything - with more, seemingly justified (stupid) anger about their platform of choice - which... I understand since this is an enthusiast site - but it doesn't excuse such behavior in the least.

Regardless; I've not said that I had a problem with the administration. I've resorted to using the tools that the administration have put in place - report the thread/post - and I've left it at that. So... not sure where you were going with that.

Simply stated - and lord, please take the following words literally since I've taken my sweet time to choose them - I do not fault the people that come into TMO with blinding bravado that's dismissive of their own faults nor do I blame the mobs of folks that meet that bravado with "like energy"... but I cannot agree that the "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" type of mentality that's become rather prevalent around here is at all something I can stand for, nor support. That's my stance... it doesn't take into consideration your stance; which is honestly more neutral and balanced than my own, if you were asking.

Now, I'm not sure why you've continuously taken notice to what I've said about the status quo around here. If you wish to protect the mobs, feel free. If you wish to not direct the mob to ignore the ignorance that needs to be corrected by the neophytes... feel free.

I pass no judgment other than you are doing a darn good job as mod. I'll stand behind that statement.

But it also means that I'm able to have an opinion, popular or not, if I see action(s) that could be corralled.

That's my 2 cents. Nothing personal placed into the aforesaid statements. Just my opinion, devoid of judgment. Just my opinion based on what I see.