# twickster **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [February 1, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster/649008 "2013-02-01T05:24:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 60
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster/649008/60 "2013-02-01T21:02:38Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > That’s not what he said either. It’s quite close. Much closer than your very liberal reinterpretations of my posts, for example. As far as ‘recreational complaining’ goes, the term goes all the way back to the old Pit rules: > [@Pit rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pit-rules/121050/3): > > If the ONLY reason you are here on the SDMB is to complain about the message board, the way it’s run, the staff, or other posters, this is a violation of the “Don’t Be A Jerk” rule. I would think that this is self-evident, but apparently it’s not. So if your posts are ONLY bitching about the board, the staff, or other posters, don’t be surprised if you are banned without warning. While those rules no longer apply in the Pit because you can’t complain about the moderation down there, the concept has remained in place. Some newer references to the same idea in ATMB: > [@New Deal Democrat's (very welcome) banning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-deal-democrats-very-welcome-banning/627063/160): > > We don’t allow recreational complaining about the moderation of the board, no. I notice you linked to the Pit, where complaining about moderating and the rules isn’t allowed, so I think you take my meaning. We don’t allow people to post here just so they can complain about the board. > [@You know you're wrong, Dex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-youre-wrong-dex/593744/10): > > Let’s be clear: recreational outrage is not to be directed at mods. You want to challenge their decisions, fine. You want to discuss their actions, fine. We’re happy to respond, and we sometimes apologize for error (as I am now) and retract. > [@Why was Silverstreak banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-silverstreak-banned/527291/12): > > If all you’re going to do here is complain, this is not the place for you. And why would you want to be here anyway if you’re not enjoying the experience? Life’s too short, the internet is full of other places that might be more to your liking. I think we’re pretty patient with people who might have legitimate concerns. If your participation in ATMB consists of sniping at people, bashing lots of mod decisions, and (let’s say) creative interpretations of comments from mods, it’s hard to see the legitimate concern. So maybe you want to rethink the way you express your concerns. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster/649008)._