whoa there DK, don't start cracking heads just yet
little conflicts like the ones we've endured recently are inevitable when ever you get a group of people interacting, it's human nature and more or less completely unavoidable. actually, it's a testament to the spirit of terra that we don't get them more often. and have you noticed how quickly all's forgive afterwards? magic!
there are certain freedoms that exist here on Terra, like the leniency on off-topic posting that has created the sence of commraderie that we all love so much, that occasionally can lead to these flare-ups but i for one would rather have the occasional disagreement than be restricted to only posting in a certain way. the alternative can be seen on other forums where off-topics are discouraged, and i'm sure you'll agree that they feel very different from Terra.
the cost for such a wonderful freedom is that sometimes it can be taken too far. mostly, terrans are good at keeping things in perspective but from time to time, when debate becomes heated or comments are taken out of context, it needs a slightly firmer hand. in fact much of a Terran mod's efforts go towards maintaining the delicate balance between strictly enforced order and complete anarchy. so i beg you of all, next time you see a member of staff intervine in a discussion, pause to consider the reason for it rather than objecting straight away. realise that we're attempting to preserve the spirit we've all come to value so much and forgive us any slip-ups we might make along the way.
that's quite enough philosophical rambling from me for one day
remember
who you are. remember
where you are.
you are Terrans!
THIS IS TERRA!!!!!
the rest will come naturally