I don't think it's because they don't watch/read/think, but that they can make mistakes (which is clear from a casual browse of the logs at any time). The problem is that they tend to be a bit too wrapped up in their own egos to admit they make the mistakes as often as they do.
Personally, I think there would be a lot more respect for them if they made more of an attempt to say, "Look, you're right, that was a mistake. We work for free, and have a shit load of comments and posts to wade through, so this kind of stuff is bound to happen. We'll correct it; no hard feelings."
Moderation is tough, especially because the rules (imo) are too strict. Opposing views are often not allowed, which means they have to filter intents as well as content. I think everyone on this board has been accused of being a shill, glowie, etc., so if we can't even get a consensus on posters' intensions, how are the mods supposed to? They just have to guess. Sometimes they're right, sometimes they're wrong.
A note on the mods:
I don't think it's because they don't watch/read/think, but that they can make mistakes (which is clear from a casual browse of the logs at any time). The problem is that they tend to be a bit too wrapped up in their own egos to admit they make the mistakes as often as they do.
Personally, I think there would be a lot more respect for them if they made more of an attempt to say, "Look, you're right, that was a mistake. We work for free, and have a shit load of comments and posts to wade through, so this kind of stuff is bound to happen. We'll correct it; no hard feelings."
Moderation is tough, especially because the rules (imo) are too strict. Opposing views are often not allowed, which means they have to filter intents as well as content. I think everyone on this board has been accused of being a shill, glowie, etc., so if we can't even get a consensus on posters' intensions, how are the mods supposed to? They just have to guess. Sometimes they're right, sometimes they're wrong.