Just my $.02-worth:

There is no "right" to
1. Name calling.
2. False or deceptive statements.
3. Disclosure of private/personal information.

In addition, criticism of someone for posting something just because you wish they hadn't posted has been the spark of many conflicts here.  Free speech DOES encompass things you might not value or appreciate.  If you don't like the subject line or the poster's reputation for saying things you don't like to read, just don't click on it, but keep your bitching about it to yourself.

You start a fire then back off?  You threaten  moderation then tout free speach?  I appreciate you tackling this tough and thankless job.  You have handled things well, but now I am confused.

Thanks Sheriff Dingus

I think what vexes me is when individuals go back and forth at eachother and are no longer even discussing the original topic.. just take that crap offline! send nasty e-mails to eachother and get all that hostility out of your systems.. then come back (whoever survives) to the discussion. This does not mean you have to be nice to everyone.. also keep in mind it is alot easier to misunderstand someone's intent in writing especially in a short message..just be civil and don't take it personally (unless openly attacked of course)..
Otherwise Sheriff Dingus is gonna have to moderate y'all, y'all..

Mis dos centagos,
--pnum3

Dingus.  You are to be admired for your patience.  I travel around the country and read a bunch of local board but have never seen anything with the dynamics of the Phoenix board.  

I want to say more but I heard a quote on a radio show say "I guess I'm out".