stever - 6:20 am on Jun 20, 2004 (gmt 0)

I think that sweetness can become cloying, especially when it does not match the actions being taken.

OK, I'm a European, so we tend anyway to be more cynical in these kinds of situations. But I would far rather have the type of moderating which (IMO) is practised here - which says, "Look we're all supposed to be adult professionals discussing things in an intelligent manner. Your post didn't match up to that standard."

A Mary Poppins attitude hiding an iron will is something that is not uncommon in webmaster/SEO forums and newsgroups. Unfortunately the "sweet" moderator/admin is often accompanied by a band of groupies who will jump in to back up any "threat" to the established order.

At least on a board like this we can discuss whether we think Brett has taken leave of his senses...