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Originally Posted by August
Neon: I respect your opinion but a moderators job is not to ignore any post made. Nor do I want to ignore any moderators official post, but I'd much rather have the ability to use the forum ignore feature on their personal posts without having to read it first to see which type it is.
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I personally think it is our job not to have anyone on ignore, but it is something we are permitted to do, partly if this moderator does have issues with a specific member, this is one reason why we generally have more than one moderator watching a forum. I am also not aware of any forums that separate moderators like that, with the sole exception of when the moderators are also employees (like for a game company). The logistics of switching back and forth are a huge pain in the butt (I've been that kind of moderator), and really doesn't change a whole lot.
I also want to remind everyone, that the moderators are human. We all have good days and bad days, and may not always express ourselves in the most appropriate and effective ways. Sometimes our messages may come across as being more harsh than they are intended. But I have never gotten the impression that any moderators specifically have it in for any specific members, or are engaging in trolling. But I also know it may not seem that way if you are on the receiving end, and it can be hard not to take it personally. We also may not package the message in the best manner and tact possible, or the package we deliver may be misunderstood.