There is no need to talk about me in 3rd person Joel. You can address me directly.
People can call me rude, I dont mind. I probably am. No, I am, I know. Now that I dont mod here I speak my mind without the reserve I once used to. Funny really, considering it was my absolute belief in 'doing the right thing' which caused us all those problems a while back. I digress.
Years of dealing with the same thing over and over is going to try anyone's patience. Everyone is human and everyone gets short with those who seem to not be aware of the bleeding obvious, like the FAQs or simply where to put the correct thread. I see moderating as a customer service role. And like customer service, it can be shitty. Superhuman effort is required at all times to put on a happy face. And we're all going to let that go at times.
Joel lastly, you seem to be of the belief that my disagreement with you has changed how I view this place? Not at all, I have to clarify this. I dont dislike the forum because of how you handled all that or how you treated me and Johan. It reflects very little on the board itself. My views on this place and the good this forum has is not changed by you. Perhaps it seems like opportune bitching, venting because of you. It isn't. Up to you to believe that or not. All I can do is state that nothing much has changed. So much so that ideas are very seldom accepted, and now when there could be a reason to label those as personal gripes, they have become seen as such when they are infact not. If my opinions bother you, that is fine. I'll simply stop. No skin off anyone's nose. This forum needs to grow as the community does. And that can't be denied. Anyway, this is getting vague and more off topic so I'll stop sidetracking. If you do have an issue with me, please contact me. I'll keep mine out of here if that will help. If my opinions are viewed as personal bitching, rather than comments about the board, then it is best to just leave it unsaid. No dramas.