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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]There is nothing lame about tweaking the nose of a super-anal mod. [/b] Super-anal mods deserve all the flack they get, as they are not really moderating, but controlling.  In comparison, Jeff steps in, reminds the jerks they are being a-holes, which has the effect of moderating the a-holery of the jerks, without actually deleting them.  That's what a REAL mod does, especially one who cares about freedom of expression and appreciates an open forum.[/quote]

The long running series of complaints here, including the discussion of "freedom of expression" is not tweaking. Tweaking would be quick, and it would be funny. The complaints here are neither.

By the way, I do not think you understand how freedom of expression works.  It means that JS, DS, you, me, anyone has the right to start their own blog and moderate however they want - anally, reasonably, free for all, or whatever. The BLOG is the expression, and the choice to even allow comments, is just that, the blogger's choice.

BTW, this place frequently has good threads fall apart into assholery, on a range of subjects.  I do not complain, because, once again, it is Jeff's blog, to do as he likes with.  [/quote]

The issue is that Popville has grown beyond a personal blog. He categorizes the site as "News" on its Facebook page. More Fox news than news. More emperor than "formerly prince". See the discussion comments here for example: [url]http://parkviewdc.com/2015/04/24/new-tavern-coming-to-park-view/[/url] What they're talking about isn't moderation. DS wants the new bar to be in Petworth, and proclaims "I've always called it Petworth!" A few Park View resident commenters (and wikipedia), say it's in Park View (so is Bruce Monroe!). When called out on his systematic comments deletion, he grumbles "whatever dude, keep fighting the good fight, I've been criticized for as long as I've had the blog on how I run it". (paraphrased). And closes a comments section rather than have to moderate a potential onslaught of commenters saying the same thing that he doesn't want to see. That just doesn't sound very reasonable, ethical, fair. Granted, it's somewhat of a petty issue. But it shows values.[/quote]

DS is a piece of work. Thanks for sharing. What gives? I have so many questions, but it's so not worth it based on his views and logic. Why claim another "hood", when it's not yours. Strange [/quote]

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