Originally Posted by
kipper
I think a system where things that affect the public (FT posters) but are done in the dark of night and where people are not allowed to discuss them is broken.
I think there's a lack of trust because things that will affect a great number of posters are done in the dark of night, and if someone dares to ask why something was done, they often are told, "We don't discuss that." That doesn't exactly build a lot of trust in the system, does it?
Perhaps you should actually take the time to review FT's guidelines and rules regarding how moderators are supposed to conduct themselves before you make that,
"done in the dark of night" comment that is highly inflammatory.
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Originally Posted by
essxjay
What has been systematically done in the 'dark of night'? I've no idea what you're talking about or what the continued use of this euphemism serves. What specific changes affected you and what did the mod(s) in question say when you contacted them about it? Or are you talking about hypothetical changes? Your clarity is appreciated.
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