We had a pretty lengthy discussion on consequences and the idea behind the yearly limit is to deal with those who cause trouble, then back off, then cause trouble again, and are generally a nuisance -- but never so much of one to actually receive any real consequences. The exact limit may be adjusted in the future, but 20 points is slightly less than 1 warning a month. I'd be surprised if someone were running at that rate who wasn't actively causing problems. Dissention is fine; it's only when someone is being a jerk with that dissent that there's going to be warnings dropped.
If there any points of confusion, this is a great place for us to clarify them. After all, many eyes make all bugs shallow, so to speak. We can then update the post with specifics. Likewise, while we can't make everything objective, anywhere that seems especially subjective is somewhere we'd like to take a look. Just remember, though, that we're not changing the underlying rules. If you're nice -- or at least respectful -- you won't run afoul of anything. Promise.
Regarding advertising, we're referring to commercial advertising there and will adjust accordingly.
Regarding profanity, I'm with you on profane language not being harmful necessarily, but tone can be hard to read in text. We're not going to sanction people for the occasional interjection or anything you could say on prime time US television.
EDIT: Regarding public shaming, we're not really enthusiastic about going down that road. I'd still rather handle these sorts of things privately so as not to invoke "mob justice."
If there any points of confusion, this is a great place for us to clarify them. After all, many eyes make all bugs shallow, so to speak. We can then update the post with specifics. Likewise, while we can't make everything objective, anywhere that seems especially subjective is somewhere we'd like to take a look. Just remember, though, that we're not changing the underlying rules. If you're nice -- or at least respectful -- you won't run afoul of anything. Promise.
Regarding advertising, we're referring to commercial advertising there and will adjust accordingly.
Regarding profanity, I'm with you on profane language not being harmful necessarily, but tone can be hard to read in text. We're not going to sanction people for the occasional interjection or anything you could say on prime time US television.
EDIT: Regarding public shaming, we're not really enthusiastic about going down that road. I'd still rather handle these sorts of things privately so as not to invoke "mob justice."
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