I have found the AM's on FR to be very fair, and even somewhat lenient. The AM has a job to do. A job which is subjective. Since I'm sure there is more than one AM, it only makes sense that the guidelines would be inconsistant. However, I do not take that as an act of unfairness, but a matter of personality differences. What one person thinks is out of line may not be the same as another person's.
Very true. In addition, any normal human being is going to be inconsistant on a day-to-day basis, depending on the mood they're in.
But more importantly, from a managerial perspective, "management" needs the flexibility to "tighten" or "loosen" the reins as forum dynamics indicate. There are times when a "crack down" is necessary. Other times it is necessary to "ease up". And if management chooses to publish "guidelines" for the convenience of forum users, it should be understood that management reserves the right to alter/change/ignore/interpret those "guidelines" in whatsover manner management wishes as specific situations arise.
They are, afterall, just "guidelines", not Commandments carved in stone.