OK Gray I will word my question differently.
In post #21 are you a moderator or a member posting or were you doing both. If you were moderating SVGs post then I think it is inappropriate to also make a comment in the same post irregardless of what you had to say. Just to be clear I was not arguing, debating or questioning what you said in the second part of post #21.
If your were acting as a moderator during post #21 then how can anyone feel free have a difference of opinion with you with out risking being moderated.
What I am saying IMO is you can't be the on duty Cop and go the the party at the same time.
We are all encouraged to be self-moderating and to report those that go "one bridge too far." It is not a case of being a hall monitor or tattling - truly despise such characterizations. It is a matter of keeping OCDO focused, responsible and yes, in line with the Forum Rules .
If one needs to know before they post whether a Moderator is in the vicinity/reading their posts, or which hat (mod or not) he is wearing, then I suggest they already know that what they are about to post crosses the line, goes one bridge too far.
I wear two hats very comfortably. When I am forced by circumstances to don my "official hat" it is w/o personal animosity, but I will be effective and direct as required. Why tempt the fates gentleman? You all are intelligent and by and large most responsible - you know the rules. Best bet on any given day, is to strive to be that which the site owners have requested, self-moderating. Do that well and we might not need to change hats as often.
Public apology to Gray for stepping in uninvited. He doesn't need my help, but quite frankly I don't like "lets jump on the Mod for doing his job" initiatives. Strongly recommend that this not be pursued in the manner I see developing here.
PS - Opinions when presented within forum guidelines are not moderated - how they are expressed may reflect on OCDO and that then becomes a different matter: choice of words/vulgarities, personal attack or innuendo etc.