In support of my Prince Harry theory.

[Steve]

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bboyminn:

Just a note as I stroll through the past darkly.

When I first joined the main group, I ran afoul of the MODS
many times. I called them up-tight, ridged, and anally retentive,
and those were the more polite expressions. But...you know what...
in the long run, I'm glad they were there, because the rules
absolutely improve the quality of the posts and the group in 
general.

Now, when I go to other discussion groups, I find it extremely
annoying. People are rude, and typically make comments just so
they can feel involved. In another group there is a girl who
has made over 2,000 posts, none of them more than 10 words and 
usually less. She never establishes a context to her statements,
she never elaborates on her theories. I would label her nothing
but a 'me too' poster, but I sense, in her mind, she does have
detailed comments to make, but they never make it to the page.

All the HPforGrownUps groups are just that, 'for grownups'; 
intelligent people having intelligent conversations. You won't
find any "he's so cute" or "I agree" or "you suck" post here
because as grown ups, we simply will not allow that waste of 
space.

So, despite the fact that the ridgedness of the rules, and the 
'Howlers' from the MODS annoyed the hell out of me in the 
beginning, I've come to love that because it improves the
quality of the posts and the conversations. I don't have to
put of with annoying 'fanboys/fangirls' giggling and screaming.

Trust me, the rule are annoying at first, but once you get 
used to them, you'll learn to appreciate them.

Steve/bboyminn