MODERATION
When Capt PPRuNe first created the 'Military Pilots' forum, it was remarkable in being self-moderating. Some useful information has been posted for others to benefit from; the forum has also allowed Those in High Places to have a fly-on-the-wall insight into topics which affect morale in today's Armed Forces.
Recently, however, the forum seems to being debased by trivial mud-slinging and abuse. This seems to originate from a readily identifiable minority who seem hell-bent on causing unrest. This is a great pity as it will result in the whole forum being seen as worthless by those who used to appreciate its value. Alternatively it will be perhaps be moderated; this would probably attract criticism, being doubtless viewed by some as censorship to protect some perceived 'party line'.
So a plea for self-moderation please; there is a clear distinction between inter-Service rivalry and banter, which is fine, and blatant abuse and foul language which most certainly is not.
[This message has been edited by BEagle (edited 19 February 2001).]