Thread:Obi the LEGO Fan/@comment-4076809-20140415041139/@comment-4845243-20140415052240

Let's clear a few things up.

1) Pedophiles are not really an appropriate topic, nor was that GIF appropriate—it definitely falls under the Chat Policy's ban on "suggestive" images or comments.

2) Not all inappropriate topics have their subjects blocked/censored. The fact that something is not blocked does not mean it is acceptable. We have only blocked common profanity and other inappropriate words used inappropriately before. I will look into blocking "pedo", if that is what's necessary, but keep in mind that there are topics that can be discussed without bad words that are still inappropriate. "Pedophile" is not a bad word, but the topic should be avoided.

3) Calling someone a pedophile is not acceptable, even as a joke, especially if it offensive to the user. I'm really not understanding why you think that is okay.

That said, what was necessary was a couple straightforward, policy-citing, polite verbal warnings. Obviously, the users involved were not being intentionally disruptive, as they felt themselves to be acting within the rules. All a mod needs to do in that situation is explain that pedophiles are not an appropriate subject, that GIFs of child harassment, anime or not, are deemed suggestive and not allowed, and steer the discussion towards something else.

Also, a note to some of you posting on this wall. Please refrain from throwing around terms like "foolhardy", "pride", and "fool", and also refrain from tu quoque fallacies, which are intensely irritating. Using terms like that weakens your case and indicates that you are unwilling to civilly and calmly discuss what happened. Expressing problems with actions without attacking the person is important for civil discussion. :)