After I was personally attacked by a moderator, I sent him this message. This is not acceptable behavior for Macworld and Playlist.org.
After you accused me of being uncivil, I asked two questions:
Jim’s article was approved for publication. Therefore, I want to know:
Is it Playlist editorial policy to approve (or even insist on) inflammatory, accusatory articles without facts?You accusation of me being uncivil came from a moderator account. Thus, I want to know:
Is it Playlist policy for moderators to make personal attacks on those commenting on the quality and tone of writing in a particular article?I would like the answers to these questions. This is 2007, not 1997, and Playlist does not have a monopoly on iPod news, nor Macworld on Macintosh news.
Finally, be advised that if you reply privately (regardless of the tone of the reply) that private reply will be posted publicly.
The explanation? “Personal attacks.” There’s none in there. I was never given a reply, either. I guess I have the answer. MacWorld 2007 is a shadow of its previous self, where editorial policy is to post trash and have moderators defend it with personal attacks.