For the time being, we are not going to moderate the Political forum. The general rules don't apply to it. When I put together something for that forum, I will. I took some much needed time off from GS. (Although I ended up checking in every day)
The new rules are nothing but clarifications of the existing rules. This has been requested many times by posters. If you have suggestions or improvements -- Say So!! The majority of changes on this forum have been made as a result of your suggestions.
We are NOT softening our position on telling the other side of the story either. What we ARE doing is clarifying the name calling. We are mature enough individuals to discuss issues without making it personal!
I'm glad Modcow gave the info about the moderators, I couldn't figure out WHY people were complaining about too many moderators!! This site's primary role is to tell the other side of the story to people that need to know whether they are still in or working through their emotional, mental and physical turmoil for having been in. The moderators are there to help with that goal. As was said, it is not "us vs. them"
You can email us at greasespot@gmail.com. This email is viewable by all of our mods and myself. My email as always is pawtucket@greasespotcafe.com