DNAprint Genomics (DNAG)

[frogdreaming]

Ice, you are correct in your observation that the level of scrutiny of posts has dropped off significantly in the last few weeks. Although I might suggest that the playing field is more level now than it has been in some time. On the other hand there are a number of posts recently that could legitimately be removed, based on the TOS, that have not been.

I believe the change began when the S2 was published and the moderator at the time violated his own charter by removing legitimate posts in an attempt to discourage certain lines of inquiry. During the discussions that took place between the moderators and the posters and the board administrator, it became evident to the administrator that the moderators may have abused their position in the past and been a little over zealous in their tactics. When he restricted that behavior the moderator in question decided he could not accept the limitations and left the board. The remaining monitors have since then, been very careful in their administration and have perhaps erred on the side of caution when they might otherwise have removed a questionable message.

It remains to be seen what the overall effect will be.

regards,
frog