One of the main reasons that I started coming to Equipped To Survive is the 99+% civility and great wealth of freely shared quality information that is presented in a positive manner.

It is true that this site is used by people of many different age, cultures and background / educational / life experiences and it is interesting to see other ways of addressing the subjects that are discussed. I generally try to cruise through the various recent threads on all the forums when I have a chance to visit and while I don't always agree with some things that are posted, I respect others rights (and certainly Doug's permitting and facilitating the same) in a civil manner.

It is understood that it can be quite a load on the moderators and fully appreciate the fact that they often handle many things behind the scenes in addition to what we see on the public side of the house.

As for me, I voted to continue and that we can all behave ourselves. In the final analysis, this is Doug's site and he can do or not do anything that he likes in regards to operating it.

Bottom Line for me is that Doug and the Moderators will need to make a call as they see fit. If having their attention and focus is diluted by having to handle too many balls being juggled at the same time, then there are two immediately obvious options, drop the most problematic forum/s and/or add moderators. I have no problems with the moderators going through and locking down and/or excising posts that jump the tracks of civility and forum rules.

In any event, I fully support Doug's ultimate decisions.

Regards,
Comanche7