| riderz13371 said: One word (Green_Sky said it) - Reputation. I guess being a long time VGChartz user means you don't have to follow the rules. |
Actually, it's in the rules. Rule 2 to be precise.
New Users. Because new users have not yet shown a commitment to civil discourse, moderators will look more harshly upon them (and upon prolific rule-breakers) than established users with relatively clear moderation histories. If you are a long-time member of the site, it is easy to tell the difference between a light-hearted, humorous post, and a genuine piece of flamebait. This distinction is far less clear when you are a new user, so we advise caution.
Trust me when I say that it is impossible to judge all people based on equal criteria because either you allow through every troll post and thread ever made, or you completely ban all forms of humour. Can you please explain what is wrong with this system without bringing in individual examples with which you are personally involved?
(Former) Lead Moderator and (Eternal) VGC Detective 
