I certainly wasn't implying there was any sort of knee-jerk reaction, Doug, if you're refering to my post? It certainly wasn't my intent...and I think I went to some lengths to make it clear I believe their decisions are quite considered...if not always correct, in my humble opinion. But that's the nature of the beast, as I've also already said.
And as far as respect goes...I think that's been earnt over a long time of largely even-handed moderation. Not just from Mike, but the larger team, current and prior.
I don't expect the mods to pop up on the forum and explain/justify every action they take, even if those decisions seem perplexing at times. I'm not nearly so self-involved to demand an explanation for the actions they've been appointed to take/make
Although, I have on occasion sought a clarification, if only for my own enlightenment.
I just let it roll off me, and accept it as the umpire's decision whether I like it or not.
Cheers ...and clear skies, which is really what we're here for
