Ha....
Sure.... And there wouldn't be crime if there weren't any cops causing all the conflict.
I tend to browse news and chat about the news mostly with friends... I am a quite hobbit-type mostly, I tend to avoid getting in the middle of big fights but sometimes I will bring popcorn and watch the carnival with fascination. The thing I most appreciate about FR is that even the flame wars are held to a standard of "NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts.
The last thing I want to see is crude and vulgar language in posts and headlines as seen at DU and LP. Or their trolling posts when they venture out here.
Yeah - moderating is subjective.... People are subjective. Whether someone is ~worthy~ of the forum or should be banned is subjective... And whether an article or a post is just a hair over the line or worth keeping is not one of those decisions that everyone will agree on. Judgments will be made that will always rankle those who like to live at the edges. I imagine even heaven will be that way, and some here will claim that the rules were not clearly stated or enforced fairly when they get there.
I love this place. And will continue to support it with $$$ that I hope cover the costs of my being here (don't laugh!) with a little left over for our host. As much space as I have taken up here, I am not sure I can ever donate enough. Wish me luck on the lotto!