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Originally Posted by Mark  Just as you wish your slip ups to be charitably framed, you might want to consider that people are less likely to believe in "systemic and organized dishonesty" as they are that the same results can come from a subconcious bias to remain relevant to the largest segment of a downwardly trending demographic. It's only natural that those with a vested interest in the success of the site would lean toward a pro- WotC bias without ever having to do so purposefully. |
I don't believe that. It's very cleverly worded, but it's just not plausible to me. Morrus is talking about people accusing the mods of being in bad faith, and you're basically saying "well, maybe they're not
intentionally acting in bad faith, they're just subconsciously influenced", and I don't buy it. No offense intended, but no, the mods really are getting attacked just for doing their jobs.
The mods probably have a lot less emotionally invested in this than some of the posters.
IMO the mods are the healthy ones, emotionally, for this. That's my only dog in this fight, speaking up for the mods since I think they've had to handle a Gordian knot.
It's especially strange to see the comparison with Paizo -- I like those guys, but, hey,
there is clearly a financial interest in one edition over another, so it kind of squicks me when they actively support anti-
4e posters. But I guess it's only fair, a company isn't bound to encourage people who use competitor's products to post on their forums.
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