Modly stuff & potential challenges

[pith]

I know I've been an absentee mod as of late, but… I've had a lot of stuff going on. Apologies. Also, as I've said many times, this comm has gotten far larger than I ever expected, so I think I'm going to have to find some co-mods or something.

Also, I'm sorry for neglecting the gmail account. I'll do my best to try checking every couple of days, but if you've sent something and I haven't replied within a few weeks, just give me a gentle nudge. =)

Two issues:
1) Laurell's appearance. Yes, I know sometimes the snark writes itself about her fashion "sense". Some of the comments about weight, however, have been questionable. Please try to keep the snark aimed at her words, not her body. I highly doubt any of us look "perfect" either. I know I sure as hell don't.

2) Behaviour in comments. I can't keep up with all the comments. I'm sorry. I did try, once upon a time, but the comm's too big for that now. So I'm hoping that if someone gets out of line, someone else will bring it to my attention so I can step in. That said, I'd like to repeat something from the FAQ: Treat other members respectfully. Attack the ideas, not the people who hold them. This is very rarely an issue here, and I'm thankful for that. But just remember that not everyone has the same knowledge base. We have a wide range of ages, reading levels, education levels, experience levels, even languages, so be respectful. I'm not saying you have to like everyone and romp in the grass like happy little kittens, but be polite. (And please, don't give me any of that "but polite/civil/respectful is relative/subjective" bullshit. EVERYTHING is subjective, so that's a useless argument.)

And just so this isn't totally a downer, there have been some really awesome posts lately, so thanks for that. I know there are a lot of outsiders that think all we do is bitch, but there have been some interesting theories thrown around as of late, which is nice to see. =)

Also, I'll try to get organized and issue another challenge of some sort. Any preferences?

Comments

[witchwillow.livejournal.com]

I could make a comment here. But I won't. Since you're wanting to be positive and lesson the snark. And it's just too easy with 'Anita. Community' and 'Breeding' in the same sentence.

[windiain.livejournal.com]

*snickers* By all means, comment away. ;)