>David,
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>Yes there could sometimes be disagreement over which posts are rude. On devx we typically let things get obviously out of hand before moving them to the OR.
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>However we've never had a complaint because _moving_ a post/thread is not the same as removing it. People seem to be generally appreciative of the fact that we provide a place where they can rant.
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It's also a matter of knowning that you're there without a safety ney by your own choice. OR rules mean that people are as entitled to an opinion as you are, and there's no fear that speaking their minds would be a breach of etiquette. If your thread gets moved to OR, you needn't follow it there. And if others see something of worth in the smouldering pile of parrot droppings, they're free to pick'em up and play with them.