Mod inaction and the future

[M. Demetrius]

When money is involved, the standards change, and the seller has to be prepared for tough, even unfair, criticism.

Here, on this forum, the consensus of opinion of the Staff and Moderators is that criticism is fine, but rudeness is not. Please don't test the limits here. We're very interested in keeping this a fair, fun, and safe environment. Flailing away at a product or vendor, as has sometimes been overlooked in the past will no longer be so. Think first, then edit, then think again before attacking any person, product or idea. Enough said?

If you don't like a product, don't buy it--but don't poison the well. Other people may have different standards and opinions, and they are entitled to keep them.

@Aetius There are other non-public events at different times and places. Most are set up by a specific group for their own purposes, and generally, those in the area known to the group are invited to attend, but rarely is a broad attendance expected. It's usually to prove a product, or test some idea, or just to get together with the specific group in the area. Often these are not publicized at all. I know of three groups who do this sort of camp from time to time in Texas.