[bethany1982]

Originally posted by AXJules
Ok ok, let's all put aside the fact that cashmoney's using a pseudonym for two secs....I actually think their post brought up a couple good points.
This is kind of a random post with two opposite sides, so bear with me....

Personally, I think there are people who take GC way too seriously. Yes, it's a public board, you have the right not to be flamed when you post your opinion, etc. But the converse of this is that is is a PUBLIC board. On the INTERNET. Everyone else on here has the right to make comments, however smart ass they may be. Don't get me wrong, when someone's posted a thread about being overweight or something its out of line to make fun of them. But that's human nature, and whether it be here or in "real life" some people are going to have less class than others. Your 'right not to be flamed' is not a GC right, but a societal one...Its not ok to do, but where do you draw the line??? I guess my irritation lies in those who are way too sensitive for their own good. As of late I feel like I can't say certain things, because someone will whine about it not being fair or not PC.

In addition, I think we have some fabulous mods on the boards. Even in the face of some of the trashiest assholes on the board, they have held their head up and spoken respectably, most importantly adhering to GC policies. There are many of you who are great examples of class, and I really respect you.
However, I find it incredibly ironic that we ban people who are only on the board to cause trouble, yet 2 mods on this board (that I know of) lie about their names, ages, GREEK AFFILIATION and an array of other things, but we're just delighted to have them here. If they were my brother or sister I would be outraged. I've talked about this before, it is this double standard that exists on GC. Except in most ppl's minds its the "popular and mods" vs. those who don't post that much....and in mine its the mods who pm people and threaten to ban them (which they cannot do), vs. everyone else. Its gotten to the point where some people know what's going on and don't do anything, I say something and look like an idiot or an instigator, new people come on and think the place is hostile, it really just makes you not care and not want to post.

Sorry if this seems out of line, just my lengthy 2.5 cents.

Truth alert! Great post...