nlgrav182
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It has nothing to do with thick skin. This has to do with respect and having paid your dues only to be ousted by some new member punks!
Just so you guys know it's not easy being a moderator. There's lots of time involved in a position that is strictly voluntary. You have to decide in your own mind what is right/wrong and at the same time you have to make sure the decision is best for the board. We try to make these decisions with as little favoritism as possible but kind of like politics there will always be someone unhappy with the decisions you've made. Sometimes the decisions are made based on our set rules and sometimes they are made based on our general beliefs of right and wrong.
I'm just amazed that somebody as highly respected (rightfully so) as Oakleynerd finally decided to leave over the actions and disrespect put forth by another member. For those that don't know who he is, Nerd has been around since the forum first started. He hasn't been around too much recently but he's one of the most OG members we have/had.
Anyone that has been on more than one forum knows that post counts mean nothing, so what constitutes paying dues? I have memberships on forums from ten years ago that I haven't visited in eight; I wouldn't say I've paid dues there. Whatever he's contributed to the forum in terms of photos, information, and conversation is priceless, but you don't need to be an original member to attain that status.
I find it more disappointing that he wouldn't have more pride and say, "piss off goons, this is my house."
Being a moderator is a slippery slope, because not everyone is going to be happy with their judgement. The fact remains that OakleyBoss put his/her faith in Nerd to moderate and his judgement shouldn't fall victim to a couple/few/several assclowns.