Personally I think there's been some over-reaction from all parties involved because I think a 30 day ban from all forum activities for Olefin was a bit heavy handed. I'm not trying to defend him, just saying that I didn't disagree with what he was saying but I did disagree with HOW he was saying it. I think it was Tegyrius who came closest to explaining how we like to approach things here on this forum but I wonder if anyone ever explained that in plain and non-accusatory language to Olefin. Although he was supposed to be under a ban I see he was still posting several days after the announcement of said ban, how long does it take for the ban to actually start?
Also, it's stated that Targan lost his mod status. Until Legbreaker asked why Targan was penalized we were left to assume that the other mods punished Targan for his reactions to Olefin. We had no idea it was Targan himself who suggested his own suspension from mod duties. Little details like that can cause a lot of anxiety when they're left out. Speaking of Legbreaker, I take it that the mention that he was given a public warning was the actual public warning? Maybe I missed it but I don't recall seeing a public warning?
I guess what I am saying is that with the little information that we as forum members had access to, I don't get some of the decisions that were made and I can very much understand if other forum members have been anxious or frustrated.
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