Moderators can delete and edit posts, and give warnings and/or penalties to those who don't follow the guidelines. If a moderator edits your post (to fix HTML problems, or to take out correct a part not in keeping with the board rules), the post will be clearly marked as having been modified by a moderator, and the original post will still be available.

The moderators answer to El Jefe (the board administrator). All actions taken by the moderators are logged, and an email is sent to El Jefe explaining the action.

You are free to discuss the rules, as long as you keep it civil. Mocking the rules, going off on a tirade about the rules, and other such behavior is inappropriate. If you have suggestions for rule changes, post a well reasoned argument on the board, or send a BoardMail to El Jefe about it. I've even been known to change my mind on occassion.

Again, do not take it upon yourself to enforce the guidelines with other users. If you see something that is out of line, use the Report Abuse link near the bottom of any post and then leave it alone.

We can use all the help we can get monitoring the boards and making sure the conversation stays on track. If you see something that you believe is out of the boundaries of these guidelines, click on the Report Abuse link at the bottom of the post. Please don't take it upon yourself to say what is or isn't appropriate for posting on the board. You are welcome to disagree with a poster's position all you like, but leave the appropriateness determination to the moderators.

Likewise, when you see an inappropriate post, do not respond to it. Call it to the moderators' attention by clicking the Report Abuse button near the bottom of any post. Posts saying "Gee, I'm surprised this is still here." don't help matters. Responses in support of posts that violate the guidelines may result in administrative action.

Contrary to popular belief, the moderators do not read everything. This site is NOT actively moderated. There is a group of moderators, and they also happen to enjoy reading the board, so sometimes they will delete a post before it is reported. They don't read everything, and aren't always on the site, so please notify them if you see anything you believe is inappropriate or requires their attention.

Note that the moderators and administrators DO NOT have the time or inclination to be "thought police." In fact, rich factual discussions representing a variety of viewpoints is what makes this board an enjoyable place to visit. Note, however, that the best judgment of the moderators may be required in certain circumstances in interpreting and enforcing both the policies and the guidelines. As well, situations outside the policies and guidelines may arise from time to time, and the moderators will handle those in their best judgment.