Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
Posted by Bing:
"There's no argument because (in my experience) there is no opportunity to argue. One is contacted by the mods who informs you of the report, alleged infraction and then disappears behind the scenes to continue the trial via PM with the rest of Star Chamber. When all is done a mod reappears in your PM box to announce the verdict and pass sentence if appropriate."


Actually Bing, this is incorrect.

In your case you were contacted by the Moderators and given ample opportunity to speak, to present a defense or to state your position. You chose not to take part in the discussion, present any evidence, or even to state your position.

I have just checked the proceedings in the case you refer to and your response to the Moderators was a single, short, terse sentence.
If you wish I can quote you here.
I do recall letting the mod know to go ahead and edit my post if that's the terse sentence to which you refer. I would have edited it myself but as it was in Cooling Off I no longer had access to the button.

Makes no nevermind to me though, as I've come to a decision from watching the ebb and flow of this thread.

As attributed to Groucho Marx in a wire sent to The Friar's Club of Beverly Hills,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER