Posts by coastallynx13

Brian Edwards6, just like the old saying goes, when the pieces finally fall into place... there you have it! Exactly! Bravo! *Clap, clap!*
Since you’ve clearly grasped the underlying point, I suspect you’ll find it quite easy—with the graceful leap of a gazelle, no less—to see how your recent post, in which you’ve gone out of your way to smear my reputation here on Reddit, actually serves as a direct counterargument to the very topic at hand regarding your own lack of professionalism as a moderator. You see, when faced with accusations about your competence, your go-to defense is simply to attack my character as a user. 👍
There isn't actually any breakdown in communication between us, because we seem to be understanding each other perfectly well in that regard. We aren't exactly lovebirds, but we certainly aren't acting like aggressive rams, either. The issue at hand pertains strictly to your methodology and technical approach to moderation, though I do hold onto the faint hope that, eventually, some progress will be made in that department too.
That’s all from me for today; I really ought to get ready, as I’m taking some friends out for a rather grand, intimate evening. Enjoy yourselves—I certainly intend to!

Brian Edwards6, if you still haven't grasped the core point after this entire exchange, I can only conclude that you aren't actually being this dense on purpose—though I’m certain you’re doing your best to pretend otherwise. 👍
Best regards from Santa Barbara!

Brian Edwards6, looking at your latest post, I find myself forced to conclude that I’ve completely missed the point of your argument, which leads me to hope that this misunderstanding isn't simply the result of your somewhat breezy, superficial, and frankly disinterested way of following this thread. You see, when I called for a more professional approach from the moderators regarding a specific user—using that rather blunt metaphor about tending to sheep and providing what I felt was a very clear, precise, and concrete example—I fully expected my observation to bear some kind of fruit. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case, despite the fact that you did show an interest in your initial reply. Furthermore, your most recent comment drifted entirely away from the subject matter; you attempted, quite without provocation, to discredit my reputation on Reddit through some low-level "ad hominem" attacks, which I find to be absolutely beneath any standard of professional or moral conduct. To be clear, I have never once questioned your moderation methods or techniques, regardless of how much it seems my discourse irritates you; I recognize that a moderation team must maintain a certain autonomy in its actions, even if those actions don't sit well with me personally. As for your criticisms regarding my "Reddit lifestyle," I have taken them to heart and will endeavor to use them to refine my skills and presentation in future interactions. Regarding your apology, while it is quite impossible to actually insult or wound me as a persona, I must state that it cannot be accepted as long as you continue to ignore my request or refuse to clearly state your position on the matter. I would ask that you please do not take this exchange personally, and I truly hope you might incorporate my request into your future, more sophisticated "modus operandi" in an effort to elevate the quality of your moderation and bring credit to this great online community.

Briefly, regarding Nicholas King... there is a distinct difference between being polite and being facetious. Being facetious through the guise of politeness is just as much a mockery as mocking someone directly. Secondly, I am not being overly polite; I am simply maintaining a formal distance. As for the debate over capitalizing personal pronouns, people are still fighting wars over that rule, and one can always hear various interpretations of grammar on the subject. The distinction lies, quite certainly, in whether one uses capitalization to show respect or merely to maintain formality. In fact, many major corporations actually require their employees to capitalize such terms in all correspondence with a single individual.

Daniel Ward87, if we’re operating under the assumption that this exchange follows the standard "moderator vs. user" dynamic—which, let’s face it, is exactly what we have on our hands here—then the situation is painfully obvious. Of course, there's always the option to adopt a more laid-back, casual tone if everyone involved reaches a mutual understanding. However, having carefully reviewed the other moderators' interactions within this thread, I can say with some certainty that a strictly professional and formal demeanor is the prevailing standard.

Daniel Ward87, I find myself in complete agreement with your assessment; however, one must realize that Brian Edwards6 isn't engaging with me on a simple "peer-to-peer" level, but rather in a "moderator-to-user" capacity, which creates an entirely different dynamic altogether and necessitates a much more formal approach.

It seems more appropriate to say, "I kindly ask that you write..." so long as you are acting as a representative of the staff here on Reddit. To maintain a clear distinction between regular users and those in positions of authority, I believe a certain level of decorum is quite necessary. I sincerely hope you take this critique to heart, if only as an opportunity to refine your own cultural, moral, and professional standards. Much appreciated!

I’d like to kindly request that the moderator operating under the handle Brian Edwards6 refrain from using that condescending "we're all just sheep following the herd" tone when interacting with members on Reddit.
Much appreciated!