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originally posted by: FlyersFan
The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.
originally posted by: crazyewok
a way to avoid that is maybe allowing the mods to give a simple reason?
Applause and stars and flags are mine to give freely to whom every I wish and for whatever reason I wish. I don't have to explain myself. And you don't have to explain yourself when you star or flag a thread either. If reasons had to be given, then it would turn into a free for all discussion and mob rule over who should and shouldn't get applause/stars/flags. I'll give 'em as I see fit and no one has a say in it whatsoever, just as you give your stars and flags as you see fit and no one has a right to dissect your reasoning.As an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.