Honestly, post like this don't help. They cause more input from the peanut gallery when the gallery doesn't have a say. I'm included in that group. There's no way a thread like this last more than 3 pages before it causes more bitching and moaning and has to be nuked.
You are absolutely right about this not being a democracy, if someone for any reason doesn't belong here it shouldn't even have to be discussed. They try to log in but can't and their IP address has been banned.....no need for an explanation or the reason behind the banning. The board moves on and the banned are quickly forgotten. Pretty simple. Its kinda like taking out the trash.
Just my opinion. I think the moderators and admin do a great job and I'm not telling anyone how to handle their business. I just like to Keep It Simple.
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