If that rule has to be taken to the extent that conflict is not allowed then you have a serious issue. Part of growing up and joining the adult world is realizing that you are not going to agree or even get along with everyone. Both AM and myself are adults and I’m sure we are both mature enough to handle that concept.
As to questions getting answered - in relation to this thread a technique was discussed with differing opinions as to how useful it was. Some suggested that it might be useful and some expressed the opinion that it was of very limited use and would do more harm than good. As far as i can see that topic has been taken as far as anyone seemed interested in taking it.
I did nothing more than express the opinion that what AM has been posting in reply to my observations has been of little value if you have read even a couple of decent books on the topic of blackjack and in some cases is contradictory to the vast majority of expert advice on the game. The last thing that will promote any form of productive discussion is everyone patting themselves on the back for mundane achievements.
It is important for people to realize what is noteworthy information and what is widely available or 'common knowledge' lest they form inaccurate opinions about value of the information given and the extent of the experience and knowledge of the poster.
To my mind a moderator is here to remove spam, limit profanity, remove extremely destructive posters and encourage open discussion. If i had at any point called AM a nasty name, made what could be considered a libelous comment or made some sort of direct negative comment that was totally unrelated to the discussion then i would view a deleted or edited post as warranted.
And as it goes, it seems to be acceptable to be deliberately patronizing - "Well this is a pitch game (SD or DD, you hold the cards in your hand.)" - in hopes of a rise but unacceptable to respond to such an attitude with suitable negativity. I'm fully expecting the "but how was i to know, you live in the UK and don't have any SD/DD games so i started from the bottom" reply but it's obvious even to the previously mentioned but deleted half wit's dog that the assumption of ignorance has been deliberately exaggerated to allow AM to take the role of mentor and all round good guy just looking to share his wisdom with someone who doesn't know any better. I may not think the world of the advice AM give in relation to the game but he’s more than smart enough to use this form of basic manipulation. It may be more difficult to moderate this sort of behavior, but it doesn't stop reasonable people using their eyes and brains to assess what's going on and take account of such before harsh judgments are made.
No personal issue Sonny – I think you are a genuinely knowledgeable and intelligent guy with your smarts about you when it comes to playing the game – but the idea that I can’t – even in a civilized fashion – call ‘bull$hit’ when I see it just because of prior personal issues between the poster and myself is not one I’m comfortable with.
RJT.