[cratylus]

Well I have to admit to a certain level of
exasperation. Perhaps I am simply misunderstanding
something. I hope that is the case.

But I've just had my posts deleted twice in
two separate threads...this last time on a
thread *I* started, each time posts that
were not only well-intentioned, but as far
as I know, violatory of no rule.

I just looked around TMS again for posting rules
regarding content, and did not find them
(except for the typical TOS stuff about
"objectionable" messages).

Perhaps I've just missed something obvious and
I fully deserved the hosing I got.

Absent an explanation, you'll forgive me for
not automatically assuming the action was just.

I'm going to admit to some frustration at
having a thread I started regarding post deletion
be subjected to the arbitrary, aesthetic deletion
I objected to in the first place.

I don't think it's too much to ask to allow
posts that do not violate site rules to stand.

I don't think it's too much to ask that if
posts are deleted for reasons other than rule
violations, that some explanation be provided.

I've yet to challenge Lasher's authority to
do as he pleases. I've yet to denounce all forum
moderation as wrong. Let's not pretend I'm
suggesting moderation is evil, or that I'm declaring
Lasher *has* to do anything.

I'm just feeling like maybe this site isn't
a place that respects my good-faith posting in
a way that conforms to the rules.

So, I don't know. I'm at a loss. Maybe I should just
accept there's an incompatibility here between
what I think is reasonable and how the site will
be run. I suppose I should just get the hint and shut up.

-Crat