Not to mention that people will then couple that with flamingweazels continuous toxic behavior and the vitriol Is understandable.  However, I do believe that people shouldnt be allowed to make comments like that on peoples walls even if they are permabanned, especially on site like this where can just keep making alts.  In this case though, any action made to users who commented on that wall would be victims to baiting by the mod staff... And that isnt cool...

Im not talking about any kind of moderation.

Im talking about something for the future to make sure posts like that do not happen at all, regardless of who they are aimed at.

Are you implying that Smeags is always drunk or stoned?

For what it is worth, we are currently going over that Famitsu Review Score thread.

Thanks

Remind me not to steal quotes from Cone again.. :P

Thank you for your post. Here's my take:

There have been several moderations for calling someone salty since I've been a mod, and I imagine many more before that.

I know it's frustrating when you come across a post or group of posts you deem irrational, unfair, or otherwise offensive. And I know it's difficult to stand back and allow the post(s) to go unchallenged. But, by throwing out an insult, you're only making the problem worse. Words like "salty" or "butthurt" or "fanboy" have a nasty way of making a heated conversation boil over. 

Instead of calling someone "salty" and lumping a group of fans under a single, offensive banner, why not engage with those fans in a constructive and civil way? Write something like, "It's unfair to attack a publication just because your favorite game gets a less-than-perfect score. Xenoblade didn't have a great chance to win GOTY anyway. Just appreciate the game for what it is and don't take it so personally." You get all your major points across without being provocative and dismissive. Will your words fall on deaf ears? It's possible. Will you be attacked for it? Maybe. But you've been the bigger person. You've made your point. After that, it's up to the mod team to determine if any rules were broken.

By the way, I appreciate the argument that we should all be able to honestly assess each other's posts on this forum. We should be able to call a troll post a troll post, for example. The danger inherent in that kind of freedom of expression is that everyone will insult everyone else with impunity. Every post could be invalidated with accusations of agenda, saltiness, and fanboyism. It would be a free-for-all. 

So, for the time being, calling someone salty -- even if they are salty -- is against the rules. 

You are forgiven, this time. But do it again and you shall fear my wrath!

Also nice post Vek. 

Question to all the mods:

What is your NNID.

Thanks.

His loss really. Trunks can lift trucks. But we all know Truck can't lift.