Moderators are in charge of a certain section. They keep an eye on the threads in their section for flamers/trolls. If one makes their presence known, they have the power to lock threads delete posts ect. in the section they are in charge of. I think having moderators is a good idea. There are more people to control the "pests" of the forum. I am a moderator on dodgeintrepid.net and I know it's alot easier over there to control the trolls with all of us keeping an eye out for them, and having the power to do something about it.

It's not. And there aren't many trolls. If all you can think of are the few you mentioned, then I'd say that's an incredibly small number - considering the number of members and the time this forum has been up. Go visit a few other forums, you'll see the number of trolls almost equals the number of legit members.

The software isn't, but I am. Of course the software isn't smart enough to recognize certain similarity between different users and find out they are the same person. I do. And if I choose to ban someone, I don't let them return. Yo_sweet was never banned before, and I have said that numerous times in numerous posts. If he made it sound that he was banned and I allowed him back, then that's his problem. And the latest troll you are talking about isn't yo_sweet. Unless he moved to Virginia all of a sudden.

Strange. I don't see a lot of members having much problems. In fact, the number of flamewars and such is still (relatively spoken) very small. Again, try some other boards and you'll find out that just about every other thread turns into a flamewar.

Hey dumb@ss, you can at least TRY to base your arguments on something solid.

I had NEVER asked for the HP thread to be deleted, and I never asked for it to be locked until ray (who you call intelligent and a help to others?) said all of a certain large group of people should be KILLED. That's a whole lot different than simply having a differing opinion than me. That's monstorous. Right up there with Hitler.

I have NO problem disagreeing with people here, and that's NOT what moderators are about. Different people have different opinions. BUT, when someone follows another member around for 2 weeks searching for all that member's posts so he can bash them, that's uncalled for. When a members is sending viruses from the admin email, ANYWHERE else on the 'net, he'd be banned...and I know several places he'd encounter legal problems.

Cliff, thanks for your reply.
I agree, by and large, that you do an excellent job here. BUT I do believe you are too laxed and forgiving when it comes to treatment of the members here. A little respect for your guests goes a long way. If this were your house, and someone began harassing the other guests without provokation, I suspect your response would be more swift and severe, if even temporary.

And no, those are not the only trolls here, but they were by far the biggest. I honestly believe SlammedFiero, for his actions the last couple weeks, and even JohnnyK on occasion, have stepped way over the line.

I'll say it again; a difference of opinion is an opportunity for everyone to grow. Stating that difference in an inflamitory way is an opportunity for the flamer to grow, through correction, and threats and harrassment makes for an opportunity to prune
the bushes, or even pull some weeds, occasionally.

Maybe its time to take a step back look in the mirror. You are complaining about trolls, and flame wars this and that ... What I look down this thread the only one causing anything (and calling people names) .... is.... YOU! Now I don't like to point fingers, and I dont recall ever being in a war myself, but its hard to listen to someone complaining about these kind of things when the past few problems have been centered around you.

and if I go to a bar and the smoke bothers me, I leave.. but if someone is intentionally blowing smoke in my face even after I've asked them to stop.. I'd likely do something about it, rather than just leave.