Shambles, the editing policy in the FAQ has been available for quite some time now. There have been a number of istances where you harangued about "no policy stated" and then were directed to it, in the FAQ. At most forums, the FAQ or a place like it is available about all site policies-- but it's up to the members to read and inwardly digest it. ANd abide by it, or not-- always a choice open to you, as is the choice of applying that policy, to Max's duly authorized representatives.

I don't know why you insist on portraying the site volunteers as "fellow posters." They act in a specific role when they edit, not in personal mode. This is called BOUNDARIES. Example: your doctor might be your fellow drinker at a tavern, but he's not taking out your appendix at that moment in time (one hopes).

Can you not understand a simple separation of roles? Many of us have that kind of separation between various rtoles we play on our lives. This week I have a job in respite care, helping to care for a few hours each day for a man we know who had a stroke. In that capacity today, I changed his pants. I am not planning on changing them when I see him and his wife socially. See?

It's not that weird, really, if you THINK about it. And not necessarily a plot against YOU, or anyone. It's simply how Max has chosen to run his site.

I'm your fellow poster but I can't edit you. The few who can are not acting as your peer at those times, but as site personnel.

~Susan