[...] The current set up does not achieve your puported objectives of encouraging thought, consistency, or presentation. Anyone can flame a response irrevocably. It just takes a while for it to be seen by others, after it passes your personal test. This format has nothing, in reality, to do with thought, it is all about control and appearance.You state that there is a problem, i.e. that the current system doesn't meet my objectives. Then you go on the attack, and it's hard not to read this as an attack, making me out to be some sort of power-monger. I am still unclear as to the motivation for this attack on my character. Are you even aware that you're attacking?
This is a site about Pro Yakyu (Japanese Baseball), not about who the next player to go over to MLB is. It's a community of Pro Yakyu fans who have come together to share their knowledge and opinions with the world. It's a place to follow teams and individuals playing baseball in Japan (and Asia), and to learn about Japanese (and Asian) culture through baseball.
It is my sincere hope that once you learn a bit about what we're about here that you will join the community of contributors.
Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
I did post again under Al Luplow, since Guest was pretty impersonal. Anyway, I guess the founder/moderator Mr. Westbay is back from his holiday and there is a delay in posting until, I guess, he determines the posts are appropriate. Seems like a lot of work.
I would humbly like to suggest that you allow real time posting. It was a real rockem sockem knockdown between Mr. Brooks and I - great fun actually. Whilst I am not suggesting a return to that lack of decorum, the ability to respond and post quickly kept things lively and enjoyable. Just like a debate, instead of writing something on a wall.
Anyway, if things get out of hand, Mr. Westbay, you can always delete posts that are offensive, perjorious, or damaging. This would be less burdensome for you as well. So what do you say?