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[Big D]

I've been moderating this forum since 2003, and in all that time nothing has compelled me to breach the trust of my fellow staffers by discussing staff matters publicly. However, things have been getting out of hand in recent days, and now they've just gone too far for me to tolerate.

Yesterday, Kawaii Ryukishi was banned from EoFF for posting an inappropriate image. He was banned, just as any other member would have been. It was a huge shock and a disappointment to us all, but the rules are the rules, and those rules are here for the overall good of the forum. Kishi, for whatever reason, compromised those rules and compromised the integrity of EoFF as a whole.

Now, however, he has been un-banned and reinstated as a moderator. Not by a staff consensus, and not because his image was deemed acceptable - he was re-modded because of his 'importance' and 'status' as an EoFF stalwart from the past. I want it to be known that the majority of staff disagree strongly with this action, and we want to make this public in the hope of forcing some responsibility from those others who care more about 'personalities' than about the guidlines and standards that made this place great.

Moderators cannot ban moderators; only admins have that power. Those of us who are dedicated to decency are powerless to act.

Pornography has been one of the most serious and controversial issues ever to face EoFF; for that reason, I felt it necessary to bring this to the attention of those who are effected most - the regular members of Eyes on Final Fantasy.

[Raistlin]

I agree with you, D. I wish you could see my LJ arguments. *goes to find your LJ name*

[m4tt]

This is complete bull if you ask me. I agree with you 100%, D. I can't believe this.

[Psychotic]

There seriously needs to be a clarification on the rules regarding posting inappropriate images. And also I think there needs to be a list of those who have "importance" and "status", so we know who can get away with anything.

[m4tt]

This place has gone to hell, what a waste of time.

[Agent Proto]

Not that I really care, but what Kishi has done, he should have stayed banned, and maybe replaced. *hint hint* (xD j/k I'm not really too interested in returning any time soon after almost a year)

Anyway, I think it should be best to leave Kishi banned and say that I agree with Big D 100%.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by Psychotic

There seriously needs to be a clarification on the rules regarding posting inappropriate images. And also I think there needs to be a list of those who have "importance" and "status", so we know who can get away with anything.

...I love you, Psy. I couldn't have worded that better myself.

[Strider]

This shouldn't be about "status" or "personality" at all. Let's say I were to do the exact same thing, I'd get banned, wouldn't I?

It's a big crock, in my opinion. Just because he's been around longer, or the fact that he's a moderator, or whatever else factored into the decision... that doesn't mean Kishi is above the rules that you placed to keep every other member in check.