Also, where is this supposed "monitoring" that I'm doing? People mentioned their dislike of all the off-topic stuff; both here in the thread and elsewhere. Naturally it's fair to come here and try and settle things down rather than simply moderating people for off-topic discussion, which is what I thought was the correct approach...
The scenario isn't as bad as in the PSNation, no. However I don't want it to go down that route and end up the same way, I'm sure noone does here either. But, I don't want people coming in here and seeing this debate and thus believing that's the state of the thread now either; I don't believe that's the case. In addition I don't want other moderators to come in, see posts which are reported and then moderate because they won't know the whole picture and, whilst understandable if they did, I would feel as though right now (and I stress right now) that would be unfair. I brought it up anyway for others to see so hopefully that won't happen. At least that way everyone is on the same page.
Like I said the only reason I even said anything is because I like the people here and it's a good community with a good vibe, lots of good stuff is posted here and as my post above demonstrates this doesn't need to be all gaming news. Just if it's going to take a long time it's easy to either create your own thread or make a PM or something. If you think this is "monitoring" the thread by being a part of this "community" of yours then fine; I'll leave and come back in a month and see how things are then; completely cold and then follow the letter of the forum rules and see where things go from there. Is that what people want? I really don't think it is.
All I'm going to say is, don't go making me out to be the bad guy here when I'm the one trying to secure the longevity of the thread and making it a good place for everyone to enjoy; not the select few. I'm only trying to help out here guys. Don't forget that, please.