Pianotech

Peter,

I understand what you're saying. However, know that the majority of posts that are removed are by people who would likely (and sometimes have in the past) harass those who flag their posts. I'm NOT saying that's the case with Jim. I've had several pleasant conversations with Jim in the past and wouldn't expect him to misbehave like that. Even still, there's a reason why the flagger is known only to the moderation committee and the home office. 

Also, know that those of us in the CTG do not go around looking for rule violations. We'll deal with something if someone flags it, but we don't flag posts ourselves - unless it's something obviously wrong, like spam, porn, or excessive profanity, etc. That way we try to be as objective as possible. 

Like I said before, nothing's perfect, but we're trying our best given the tools, procedures, and experiences we have. And - if anyone thinks something could be done better, please feel free to volunteer for the Communications task group next year. There's a reason why things are done the way they are and a lot of behind the scenes stuff goes on. 

Peter,

I understand what you're saying. However, know that the majority of posts that are removed are by people who would likely (and sometimes have in the past) harass those who flag their posts. I'm NOT saying that's the case with Jim. I've had several pleasant conversations with Jim in the past and wouldn't expect him to misbehave like that. Even still, there's a reason why the flagger is known only to the moderation committee and the home office. 

Also, know that those of us in the CTG do not go around looking for rule violations. We'll deal with something if someone flags it, but we don't flag posts ourselves - unless it's something obviously wrong, like spam, porn, or excessive profanity, etc. That way we try to be as objective as possible. 

Like I said before, nothing's perfect, but we're trying our best given the tools, procedures, and experiences we have. And - if anyone thinks something could be done better, please feel free to volunteer for the Communications task group next year. There's a reason why things are done the way they are and a lot of behind the scenes stuff goes on. 

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Peter,

I understand what you're saying. However, know that the majority of posts that are removed are by people who would likely (and sometimes have in the past) harass those who flag their posts. I'm NOT saying that's the case with Jim. I've had several pleasant conversations with Jim in the past and wouldn't expect him to misbehave like that. Even still, there's a reason why the flagger is known only to the moderation committee and the home office. 

Also, know that those of us in the CTG do not go around looking for rule violations. We'll deal with something if someone flags it, but we don't flag posts ourselves - unless it's something obviously wrong, like spam, porn, or excessive profanity, etc. That way we try to be as objective as possible. 

Like I said before, nothing's perfect, but we're trying our best given the tools, procedures, and experiences we have. And - if anyone thinks something could be done better, please feel free to volunteer for the Communications task group next year. There's a reason why things are done the way they are and a lot of behind the scenes stuff goes on.