Deleted massive derail.
Some quick rules of thumb: if you think a thread shouldn't exist, don't post in it. If you think a thread title is inflammatory or trollish, PM a mod. If you think someone has been unjustly banned, PM a mod. If you find yourself saying "I don't mean to backseat mod, but..." or "I'm not going to say what I really think, because I don't want to get banned," consider not posting what you were about to post.
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And in case it's not clear, if you want to discuss this, please PM me rather than replying in-thread.