# "Comical OCD pattern of argumentation" is a personal insult? Really? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 29, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436 "2016-08-29T22:19:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/81 "2016-09-01T22:30:14Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > I agree. But we also run the risk of getting rid of interesting posters who actually contribute. If this had been a simple mod Note, I would concur. Whenever a Mod has to impute motives that aren’t clear, it’s never a time for a Warning. That is what Note are for.\* “This appears like some sort of veiled personal insult. Those are not tolerated in GD. No warning issued, but you need to dial it back and tone it down.”\* That may be how you plan on using notes and warnings on the message board you are planning on starting but that is not how it’s used here. There are no bright lines as to what will cause a warning and what will bring on a note or instruction. It is up to the judgement of the mod and the totality of the circumstances. Despite the jokes about jackbooted mods I doubt many here would like more bright line rules. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/82 "2016-09-01T22:41:27Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > That may be how you plan on using notes and warnings on the message board you are planning on starting but that is not how it’s used here. Sure, thanks. Actually on the boards I moderate, we pretty much only kick out spamsters. But they are small and for specific audience. You likely have a lot of that to content with also, I’d guess. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/83 "2016-09-02T02:25:01Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Sure, thanks. Actually on the boards I moderate, we pretty much only kick out spamsters. But they are small and for specific audience. If they are for Brony Furries who like to wear mayonnaise would you mind divulging that web message board? You could PM me if you’d like. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/84 "2016-09-02T16:43:05Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > If they are for Brony Furries who like to wear mayonnaise would you mind divulging that web message board? You could PM me if you’d like. No, sorry, not for Bronies. One is for original D&D and the other for Disneyland. ---
**Author:** ![UltraVires](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ecccb3/32.png) [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/85 "2016-09-04T02:24:24Z")
I believe that this whole thread illustrates the inherent problems with the “attack the post, not the poster” rule. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/86 "2016-09-06T04:09:24Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > That may be how you plan on using notes and warnings on the message board you are planning on starting but that is not how it’s used here. There are no bright lines as to what will cause a warning and what will bring on a note or instruction. It is up to the judgement of the mod and the totality of the circumstances. Despite the jokes about jackbooted mods I doubt many here would like more bright line rules. That’s a weird definition of what a “bright line rule” is. We’re not talking about adding a new rule that will automatically require punishment. People do in fact want clear rules they can easily follow without getting in trouble. Just look at the number of ATMB threads that talk about inconsistency in moderation (especially in regards to GD/Elections). That sort of thing is clearly something people want. I don’t see anything wrong with saying that, if it’s a judgement call, it would be better err on the side of a Note instead of a Warning. It’s how all the best moderators on this board do their thing–including you, actually. You can always give a Warning later if it’s warranted. The only thing I can see that a Warning accomplished that a Note might not have is this thread. **wolfpup** seems to be a reasonable guy who did not need a punishment to get him back in line. I envy his ability to respond this well to a punishment he doesn’t think he deserves. It makes me livid. And of course y’all can do what you want. But why can’t people like DrDeth and John Mace and me say what we think would have been better? ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2016, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/87 "2016-09-26T21:58:00Z")
Oddly **Czarcasm** wasnt even Noted for [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19630673&postcount=183](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19630673&postcount=183) ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/88 "2016-09-26T22:09:54Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Oddly **Czarcasm** wasnt even Noted for [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19630673&postcount=183](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19630673&postcount=183) Its 11 days after the fact. Any reason to bring this up now? ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/89 "2016-09-26T22:31:59Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Its 11 days after the fact. Any reason to bring this up now? any reason not to? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436/90 "2016-09-26T23:51:01Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > any reason not to? Apart from being snitchy? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comical-ocd-pattern-of-argumentation-is-a-personal-insult-really/764436.md?page=4)