[lunamor]

Tarni, we all know that anyone who writes in a Forum has to face the possibility that others may comment, that's the nature of a Forum (I know, big "DUH" but sometimes it's necessary to review the basics).

I directly quoted your "I dont do those things even though I can".

"those things" were previously mentioned by you (not me): "delete their statements or ban their IP address from here"

Therefore (stay with me folks), "I dont do those things [[delete their statements or ban their IP address from here]] even though I can".

I can't see where that's twisting your words.

Actually, most Moderators ARE unpaid volunteers. And many Moderators also participate on the Forums they moderate. Where it gets sticky is when the separate roles are not, in fact, separate. It's hard to be neutral as a Moderator AND as a Participant: I know from direct experience! But I've witnessed Forums where Moderators abused their role to persecute people they didn't like, and it destroyed the Forums. That's why I commented on your remark, which I found (and still find) inappropriate: you have a right as a member to post and blog your opinions, of course - but you also have a responsibility to remain neutral if you're going to act as a Moderator.

Perhaps you should consider using two IDs on the Forum: one as a Participant, and the other as the Moderator (using it only to Officially Intervene when others break TOS). That would also make it easier for others to understand clearly which "voice" you're using - as it is now, it's not always clear.