A Clarification regarding The Mod Squad and the phrase "Mod Hat Off"

[Panache]

On behalf of the Moderating Staff of X Marks the Scot I would like to offer a clarification regarding Moderator participation in threads here on X Marks the Scot.

If Colin, Glen, Bradley, David, Nelson, Todd, or myself state "Mod Hat Off" when we post this means:

We are writing as a member of X Marks the Scot and not a Moderator of X Marks the Scot

Our opinion is just that, ours. We aren't speaking for anyone else. Especially the "The Mod Squad", Hank, or X Marks the Scot.

Insofar as that particular thread is concerned we abdicate all Moderator responsibilities. If there is a concern or discussion regarding this thread amongst the Moderating staff we refrain from any part of the staff deliberations or final verdict concerning the thread.

We are just as liable for our actions as any member. If we post something out of line it is the duty of our fellow moderators to warn us and / or remove material that is against the rules of our forum.

Just like anyone else.

The whole lot of us are members of X Marks the Scot first and foremost. We are here because we have a love of kilts and we like this place. Our interests are diverse, our tastes are varied, and the reasons that brought us here are all different. But we all like being here and participating as members. Each one of us took on being part of the Moderating staff to try and give back a little to this great community. We try our best to be fair. When we personally feel very strongly about a subject and want to write as members we note that we are "taking our Mod Hat" off as an alert to our fellow moderators and a courtesy to the rest of the fourum.

We hope that this will clear up any misunderstandings now and in the future.

Sincerely

Jamie and the Mod Squad