True, Ashburyjohn. Though I think the analogy is a bit of a stretch. This is a message board. This is a thread that is discussing moderation of a message board. To call the conversation within it litter or graffiti seems a little harsh. I do take your point about "nobody forced you to come here" not being a very well thought out approach. Honestly, it seems like many people on this board are perfectly happy to claim somebody else is insulting, but then aren't willing to admit when they have been insulting themselves. There is recent controversy regarding another thread that I and a couple of other people participated in. The conversation may seem to get stuck in spots without resolution, and i can understand that being frustrating. I tried to tie it all up, even making an apology for what was perceived as belittling another poster. The fact that the other person wouldn't just say something to the effect of "I disagree with you but I appreciate the apology" seems strange. But you don't seem like the kind of dude who wants to hear any more about this, Ashburyjohn, so I'll quit bothering you with it.