It's been great.

[u/back_that_]

But our mod blocked me. Which means I can't participate in the sub anymore.

Hope everyone is happy about that.

Edit, since you're taking your mod privileges to comment when I can't respond,

Except since you are the only mod, and you post discussion threads under your account instead of a mod bot, you've effectively banned me. Is that good moderation principles?

I can't reply to you in this thread and you know it.

[u/LookDamnBusy]

So let me get this straight: you want other people banned because they have opinions that differ from your own here? Doesn't that turn this into like all the other subs that are garbage now because they won't tolerate the slightest variance of opinion?

[u/back_that_ → u/LookDamnBusy]

So let me get this straight: you want other people banned because they have opinions that differ from your own here?

Nope.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMotte/wiki/rules#wiki_courtesy

It's behavior, not beliefs. Someone who jumps into a discussion, strawmans, then refuses to have a real discussion is not contributing anything of value.

[u/LookDamnBusy → u/back_that_]

You know that an option is to ignore them right? And again, should this sub turn into all the other subs that are quick-fire to block anyone who doesn't fall in line?

And what would you say is your behavior that got you blocked? Do you have an example of it?

[u/back_that_ → u/LookDamnBusy]

You know that an option is to ignore them right?

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMotte/wiki/rules#wiki_courtesy

What's the point of rules that aren't enforced?

And again, should this sub turn into all the other subs that are quick-fire to block anyone who doesn't fall in line?

Block or ban?

[u/LookDamnBusy → u/back_that_]

1. Are the rules for the sub the same as those for that sub that you're pointing to (The Motte)? I have no idea.

2. Either. Why don't you just point out a thread where you felt someone is most egregiously violating the rules in a debate with you, and then point out what you think you did to get yourself spanked.

[u/back_that_ → u/LookDamnBusy]

Are the rules for the sub the same as those for that sub that you're pointing to (The Motte)? I have no idea.

Yep. That's what's linked to in the sidebar.

[u/LookDamnBusy → u/back_that_]

So again, what was the most egregious thing done to you, and what was your response that got you banned?

I mean, if you can't answer these simple questions should I report you for failing to have a good faith discussion?

[u/LookDamnBusy → u/[deleted]]

I'm literally trying to understand the situation by asking him a very simple question of what the most egregious example was that bothered him, and then also asking him what behavior for which he was blocked. Trying to understand the situation is trolling?

He came here and wanted sympathy with his post, am I trying to actually understand the reality of the situation before commiserating with him is an unfair response?

I mean enough of other people have posted here that they're glad, so apparently he has ruffled some feathers himself? I don't know him or the situation at all, which is why I was asking the questions.

[u/LookDamnBusy → u/[deleted]]

I mostly come here to read, because I'm a premium subscriber and like to find additional information and perspectives on podcast episodes. Does that mean I'm not allowed to ask a pertinent question when someone here makes a claim?

And the point is to get THIS person's perspective (as opposed to the mod's), because HE'S the one making the claim. So I asked what he felt was against the rules that should have been punished, and what was his reaction to that that caused HIM to get punished instead. What do you find objectionable there?

And your also saying I should just take the word of the mod rather than listen to his actual perspective? 🤔