Originally Posted by robb
As for what the TalkBoard is here for, I didn't think it was to insult new members, but who knows?
Where's the usual outrage about such a remark???
Where is the strident statement that "TalkBoard members are first and foremost regular members"?
Where is the statement that this poster was speaking only in his capacity as a member and not as part of TalkBoard?
Where is the demand that TalkBoard members not be held to any higher standard than ordinary members?
Oops. Wait. Excuse me. Those statements only apply to moderators.
Moderators are first and foremost regular members -- TalkBoard members are not.
Moderators can speak as private members -- TalkBoard members can not.
Moderators can't be held to a higher standard. TalkBoard members can be. (I don't know if a moderator who is a TalkBoard member can be held to a higher standard or not.)
Sorry, but it does get a bit confusing.