QUOTE(Spencer @ May 12 2008, 10:59 AM)

but if we must stick to the rules, he should, too.
To be perfectly fair:
(1) Your thread could easily be interpreted as antagonistic member bashing. It may be abstract, but no one here is a complete f**king idiot. It's obvious that your intent is of an antagonistic one.
(2) The community guidelines are the only rules (unless explicitly detailed otherwise by an administrative body or staff member) that members are
officially required to follow. If I made up a set of rules for my thread, I would hope others would follow them too. However, insofar as those rules fall outside of community guidelines, there is no way to strictly enforce them. I could petition, maybe as you are here, but I would probably have to have a good argument (as you don't exactly) if I had any honest expectations.
(3) Maybe if your attitude changed a bit you would be more well received. I can't imagine a single moment of sincerity in this so-called "lesson" as it is wholly absurd coming from a man who has devoted (arguably) way too much time challenging a so-called "corrupt" system with rather childish stunts. Asking people you indirectly (or even directly) bash, without provocation, to "follow" your arbitrary "rules" is just sort of silly. If you presented a clear-headed and non-pretentious argument, you might be seen as more persuasive.
(4) You're hard to take seriously anymore.
If your concern is sincere, propose a more thorough argument and I will be happy to consider it further.