Good to see ya!

Very constructive response.

While I acknowledge that the discussion started with the example of a specific mod, the intent was to use that as a jumping-off point for broader questions about moderation. However, I concede that the charged nature of that particular mod has perhaps overshadowed the broader discussion I was aiming for. I did review Nexus Mods guidelines, and the mod in question was rightly removed based on them. The idea was to prompt thought about how these policies are crafted and applied across a range of content. The mention of 'streamlining' was intended to explore the various motivations behind mod creation, not to justify this specific mod's existence. I assure you, this is not an attempt at trolling but rather an effort to foster a meaningful conversation about platform governance.

Sealioning is often a tactic used to derail conversations, but that's not my intent here. I genuinely want to explore the community standards that dictate mod removals. If you find that pseudo-intellectual, perhaps it's because the questions themselves are inherently complex and require intellectual discussion.

Fair enough, you're not obligated to partake in a more nuanced discussion. But make no mistake, the essence of a public forum is to invite varying opinions, including those that go beyond surface-level judgments. If that's not a conversation you're interested in, you're free to step aside. But don't misinterpret my thoroughness as desperation.

My aim is to discuss what types of content should be removed and why. The mod's creator did include comments that violate guidelines, so its removal is justified on that basis. However, dismissing the topic as a 'dog whistle' doesn't help us explore the larger questions around platform moderation and community standards.

Your point about 'ethics in game journalism' isn't actually the focus of my argument. I'm more interested in discussing what kinds of content should be considered unacceptable to the point of removal. This is all about understanding community standards and how a platform should be governed.

As for asking people to go to the main post, my intent is to centralize the discussion for everyone's benefit. It allows for a more structured, in-depth conversation. This isn't about pushing a 'Why can't we all just get along' agenda, but rather, understanding the guidelines that govern our interactions. If you find that to be tired rhetoric, perhaps we're looking at different aspects of a complex issue.

Fair point about the default option being prefilled. However, the idea of what 'streamlining' means can differ among individuals. Some might want to remove elements they find non-essential, even if those elements are prefilled. It's about catering to one's own idea of what the game should be. Why should the interpretation of 'streamlining' be limited to your understanding?

Who cares?