Sure, I see the difference. One is a group whose opinions should be given greater weight, because otherwise they might leave the SDMB and diversity of viewpoint is important. The other is a group whose opinions should not be given greater weight, because even if they leave the SDMB, diversity of viewpoint isn’t important.
A group in the minority on the SDMB, who is unanimous or nearly so, needs to have greater weight given to their opinion, except when it shouldn’t. Because it is important to keep them around, and who needs them anyway? They’re just weak, fragile little creatures who can’t take the heat and deserve special protection.
Seems pretty straightforward to me, and makes no sense.
Regards,
Shodan