To me, it appears there are at least two kinds of boards.
The first is run by people who want a place to share ideas and have discussions, most times under a theme of some sorts.
Moderation appears more to the questions from members, and the general operation of the board, as well as to stimulate conversations, and maybe put true disruptive assholes in their place.
But you have to be a total asshole, schmuck faced prick, dickwad, moron, and antagonizer to get your ip blocked.
Sometimes you see the mods or admins present on the board, but sometimes not, because, well these people have lives outside their chat rooms.
Then there's the type that's also usually under a theme, but is run by someone who just gets their rocks off by having the power to censor or ban people who don't follow in the footsteps of their lead or ideas.
The threat of a ban shakes their members to the core.
As it should, because goddambit, he's the King, it's his board, and he can do whatever he wants.
These types appear to read every single word of each post, all day, everyday running around trying to create an online utopia, filled with rainbows and unicorns, where everyone is forced into just being nice and no one's feelings ever get hurt or disrupted.
I have found many of the latter to be pretty far left of center, although they may claim differently.
I used to delve into deep politics, but I found that my peace of mind, health, and general well being were far better off if I didn't concentrate on those things that I couldn't do anything about.
For the most part, I stay out of political debates.
But sometimes a guy just has to speak out the truth.
Many people don't like truth, and out comes the
But what do I know?
Signed,
Bannedjoe.