KJ: Thanks for the comments it is really appreciated. In regard to the edit times. We can see the history of a post once it is reported, however to archive a complete post for almost 200 members and each post is not efficient and the bandwidth required is immense, archiving that much information would require moderation, and we do not feel that it is necessary. We feel that having this limit of 15 minutes allows one to really think about what they intend to post.
As to other forums I can only speak to one and it was so HEAVILY moderated that the members barely saw what was really said sometimes. We are three, we do not want the structured authoritarianism. We feel that members can moderate themselves, however, we need the extra set of eyes to remain completely transparent. Especially if there is a dust up and we have to get involved.
This is not a protection device for us, as we have the BIG switch, it is for our members and the transparency that we expect from our members and more importantly what you the members expect in freedom and from the three owners. Editing times are limited on most forums and again as we have stated if there is a post, or an error that needs to be changed a quick pm to us, and or a self reported post is quick and easy. It is this transparency that sets us apart from all other forums, but we have guideline we have established over time to give the end user the best experience and us the owners the most efficiency without have to add a bunch of folks to "watch everyone".
As to the 2nd item; We feel having it organic is best, we are not trying to win an emmy, we want it to feel as if we are sitting around a bar, shooting the breeze and not scripted. I know that it can be somewhat frustating to having folks talk over each other, however in real life it happens all the time when you have three strong personalities all trying to sy the same thing. That is the beauty of the organic, non edited verision. It is light, comical, and we never know what is going to be said. What you hear is exactly how it happened and happens in almost all of our conversations. It is real, and fresh
Again thanks for the great comments and I hope this clarifies things a bit