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Originally posted by Jax
why can we have a "worst __ on atrl" but not a worst user on atrl? It's basically the same thing. Plus no one even reported the thread.
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I'm no expert on this and I'm no authority figure, but if it helps, one of the forums which I used to frequent had a strict, unwritten "no popularity contests" rule, and I imagine that ATRL would follow the same general rule just to prevent fighting and arguments. There's no real way that thread could keep going without either a mess or 24/7 moderation, and even using the word "worst" limits the ability for posts to be actual, constructive criticism (which is one function of HQ anyway). Even if much of the banter is playful, it sometimes doesn't appear to be as such and can quickly become serious given that tone and meaning are difficult to transfer via text.