Ed is making an honest effort at trying to lessen offensive conduct in The Pit.
To do this, he has made some new rules, including one that says that creative insults are welcome but abusive remarks directed at another poster are not allowed.
Some folks are scratcing their heads wondering what the difference is between being insulting and being abusive. Many posts have been made asking for clarification of what insults would be permitted and what insults would be considered abusive, but for the most part answers not been forthcoming, and so far enforcement has been inconsistent.
Some folks are scratching their balls wondering what the purpose of The Pit is if you can’t be offensive, noting that offensive insults can be appropriate in certain circumstances, and noting that taking the offence out of The Pit destroys the nature of The Pit by turning into a whining MPSIMS.
To get a better handle on all the various positions, you had best read Ed’s Pit Rules Have Been Revised thread in ATMB.