Funny that folks pay more attention to the Sir part than the realist or surrealist <GG>. Actually, the name was inspired by a visit to the Dali museum in St. Pete (FL).
If you ever get there, his concept of bureaucrats, as he painted in an exceptional piece, is above any words I can muster.
As a moderator of a moderated thread, I really try to take a hands-off approach to spats, as most are settled quickly between adults.... and censorship pretty well sucks.
But the lines I draw occur when:
-- I start getting PMs about offensive language and overt personal attacks (and I PM the former before considering a ban; none have been banned for that yet)
-- If a known name-caller shows up and posts Yayhoo-like flame, I don't even bother with warnings; terminal teenagers never take suggestions... they get banned as fast as I can move.
In 4 months, I've banned only four folks. I don't advertise who's been banned (though if others start bad-mouthing the offender, I might PM them to notify them to stop wasting breath on someone who's gone).
Generally, though I gotta bite my tongue at times, I try to avoid dissecting personalities and speculating about their obviously deficient potty training. I simply remind myself that good trading is the major purpose most come for and deserve to get.... which helps maintain my objectivity.
In real life, though, I'm a pseuedo-intellectual sarcastic SOB alien life form with all the grace of this year's excuse-ridden US Olympic gymnastics team.
But you may call me 'Sir' if you wish. Just wipe your yap before you kiss my ring, y'hear?
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