Absolutely. But since they (offenders) were mods, they were more 'personal' about the board, hence makes a little sense to close the board for posting to target them some more (besides being suspended) as it surely rubs those offending mods the wrong way as they're a bit more attached to the board than the regular Joes.
But after a while it could be reopened if a mod/s is willing to be good mod and ensure good conduct.
Too bad if it was true that some mods themselves were bad. But just like the admin expects the mods to discipline the board, likewise the admin is expected and supposed to discipline the mods, not the board. The board is not the mods. Now if there is no mod to take care of good business, then, and only then makes sense to close the board.
Since Ken is not suspended, I assume he was a good mod that he himself did not offend, but (!) he did not moderate the offending mods (if indeed true).
In itself it makes him also a co-offender.
Now I do not know if a mod even can moderate another moderator. Is that even possible?
But even if impossible, Ken could've still contacted the admin in private for help. Apparently he did not! So hmmm.
Whatever is valid for Ken is valid for any other good mod if any.
Tainted mods , not looking good.
On the other hand, whatever happened to the job of giving few warnings?
It is common (even expected) for humans, even otherwise good folks, to get carried away and do/say foolish things (that may regret later). Someone ought to snap them out of it, wake them up to the good reality.
Even sinners deserve a chance for redemption.
Do you really expect and desire the cops to stop you and fine you and punish you for all your mistakes and transgressions, or you rather have some leniency and understanding and some attempt to forgiveness? What is the truth ?!
It seemed a good board overall.
You hate it when good things go bad foolishly.
