# About the Randi Restriction in Geller threads

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**Created:** [March 10, 2013, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-randi-restriction-in-geller-threads/652533 "2013-03-10T05:04:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-randi-restriction-in-geller-threads/652533/128 "2013-03-12T02:00:45Z")

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> [@Peter\_Morris](#):
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> I find this to be slightly insulting.
> 
> And, as far as I understand it, even slight insults are forbidden.

You understand you’re not the one who makes the determination, right? Here is what happened after that:

> [@Psychics fail scientific test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-fail-scientific-test/639448/87):
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> Report the posts to the MPSIMS mods if you want to get their attention, and please stop commenting about the moderation in this thread.

[To **Mr. Miskatonic**]

> [@Psychics fail scientific test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-fail-scientific-test/639448/103):
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> We have a rule against personal insults, which includes “you are a liar.” My understanding of the rule is that “you are lying” is considered synonymous. Don’t do this again.
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> I have tossed a coin between closing this thread and moving it to GD – the latter won. The GD mods may choose to close it, of course.
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> **twickster** , MPSIMS moderator

> [@Psychics fail scientific test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-fail-scientific-test/639448/107):
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> I will let the readers decide whether **Peter Morris** or **Mr. Miskatonic** have had the better of their argument, thus far.
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> That is because that discussion is now ended.
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> Whatever the merits of this thread, (and I do not see any), rehashing old arguments with bitter words is not among them.
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> Take it to The BBQ Pit or off board.
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> [/Moderating]

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