Mystique does not normally start shit, gonzo baits people into getting into arguments with him, constantly calling them names. Nothing was done about it, because no real harm was done. And, I'm so sick of the "it was a joke" cop out. that's everyone's excuse for everything. it's not gonna fly with me anymore, unless it's blatantly obvious, which the whole "mods=fags" thing, isn't. I've REPEATEDELY told him not to do that, and he completely disregards my request.
Well, despite the fact she doesn't 'start shit', in this instance she did. He did not bait her, insult her, or do anything else except post his pictures. She was within her right to make ANY comment she wanted, negative or positive, and he was entitled to respond with the same freedom, agreed? So I don't see why then he is held to some double standard. I mean I know he has a past here but come on. That doesn't mean he should have to say nothing, especially when the other user starts it.
As far as the 'it's a joke' thing... well bottom line is most of us have known eachother for 1-3 years. We know eachother pretty well and it's obvious to us whether someone is joking based on their personality. A real vicious efight, a sarcastic argument/disagreement, or a harmless joke are all pretty obvious to the regulars. In the RARE occurrence when a new member is involved then I could see some kind of intervention be valid.