Alright guys, there are a lot of things that need expansion. And at least one automatic assumption that this is petty. That's akin to a person having plenty of food stating hunger isn't a problem in the world. IOW pretty darn myopic.

It's way past the time for blunt honesty. We are all adults her. I DO NOT like the suggestion that all discussions go to PM. Why should anything affecting us all be private?

IMHO the moderation has been extremely heavy handed. And getting worse. All under the guise of "Todd wants it that way.

BULLSHIT. If Todd wanted it that way, he would have moderated that way. He didn't.

AB considers the board his ego trip. Look at his title- "Super Moderator". the slightest criticism of him triggers a barrage of words like " I will no longer tolerate criticism!!!!!!!"
Most of you did not see that. He did to his credit, edit right away, but it should never have been posted. Think twice, post once.

AB anything more than one exclamation point per post is too many. Quit trying to win arguments by being louder.

If you think all this is petty, likely you are not a person who expresses strong opinions. Altec would never have existed without people with strong opinions about making better products.

Heavy handed moderation is going to drive away the best people.

Before posting anything in response, or engaging in moderation, the first test should be "Is this necessary?" If it's not broke don't fix it.

I remember a discussion between two "shade tree' mechanics. One said "My car is running good, haven't been working on it'

The other said That's why!"

I have zero interest in continuing under the current moderation style. I have invested more than most here but am not gonna throw good money after bad. Comments like "Don't let the door hit you in th ass!" to a valued member are offensive and uncalled for.

Grow a thicker skin AB. If you are in charge, you have to be the adult.

Any business arguing with it's customers is doomed. Accommodation consists of educating the customer and educating yourself to their needs. A nonprofit is still a business.