Jackson, I'm pretty much on your side when it comes to allowable in game tactics, but man, Gen are you gonna give the thread locking a break? You lock one up, and then it blows up twice as badly as it ever was going to. My advice, take it for what it's worth, next time you are tempted to shut down a conversation, unless it's absolutely freaking vile, give it half a day of thought or something. Go fishing and see if another mod locks it up instead. Do anything, but don't just rush to judgement. It's totally blowing your credibility, if it hasn't already. Every time you do this, you are just pouring gasoline on the fire. It doesn't help.
If we're gonna be stuck with you, and you're gonna have the power to do these things, we're gonna have to make you into a better mod. Sorry if that offends you, but if we can't beat you, then maybe we can keep you from burning the place down. Keep in mind, several of us (as I've said before) actually have a hell of a lot more time and effort tied up in this forum than you do. We truly want what's best for the place. Have the good sense to listen to what some of these long term members are telling you. (And no, I'm not talking about me). A wise man is able to know when he is getting good advice, and is smart enough to take it.
Ok, meanwhile, back at the ranch. I don't have a dog in this fight, but that's my 2 cents.
Dixie, you're a loyal one aren't you?