Quote Originally Posted by Kimberly Kael View Post
... I would just expect that they'd acknowledge and respect ... That doesn't include derailing threads until they're locked. It doesn't include broadening this area to the point where...
They don't. They do. It has.

Quote Originally Posted by Kimberly Kael View Post
I don't see why anyone shouldn't be welcome. ...
And that's why.

But it's not a matter of welcome (or validation, or credibility, or, or, or) so much as it is to avoid confusion and distractions. Almost everyone (almost!) is well-intentioned, so it isn't necessarily a moderation issue, either. At least until the misunderstandings and disagreements get to the point of conflict. The simple fact is that there are limits to understanding, the applicability of advice, and the relevance of commentary, despite a high level of emphathy.