[mlizzy]

Respect. I think more respect could have been expressed [especially since the OP had been with Free Republic for over ten years]. As in no one kicks a long-term customer in the knee, even as they're walking out the door. Sarcasm runs rampant over Free Republic and it can be very funny, but religion moderators, in my opinion, should not be on board to post this sort of dialogue [under their own name] during their "work" hours.

A devout Roman Catholic sharing in moderation would know how to handle the Catholic troublemaker with better results, I believe. They know better than anyone else who they are [no devout Catholic appreciates their actions], and could more readily take care of any issues in that regard.

Free Republic has had (and still maintains to a lesser degree) a beautiful crew of good Catholics; a couple I've forgotten their screen names, but they have always been gracious, and patient. Very good teacher types who are respectful of all Christian faiths.

Like I said previously, even boatbums agrees.

[Alex Murphy]

A devout Roman Catholic sharing in moderation would know how to handle the Catholic troublemaker with better results, I believe. They know better than anyone else who they are [no devout Catholic appreciates their actions], and could more readily take care of any issues in that regard.

How would this theoretical Catholic Moderator handle Catholic troublemakers? How would that be different than how the current Religion Moderator handles them?

I think more respect could have been expressed [especially since the OP had been with Free Republic for over ten years]....Sarcasm runs rampant over Free Republic and it can be very funny, but religion moderators, in my opinion, should not be on board to post this sort of dialogue [under their own name] during their "work" hours.

Let's (re)state this one in rule form:
"Religion Moderators should not engage in sarcastic posts, even when posting under private (i.e. not moderator) accounts."

What threads have you seen this behavior occur on? I originally thought you were referring to this thread, but there have been no moderator posts on this thread, except for those quoted by the OP, and those quoting the OP's quotes.

On the subject of sarcasm and respect, tell me this - how much respect do you believe that the current Religion Moderator is due? Do you believe that your fellow Catholics are showing an adequate level of respect to the current one today?