I think one of the big differences, for what it's worth, is that BT management effectively delegated moderation duties to a group that had (to the best if my information and belief) run a predecessor site, but had evolved into a faction in its own right on the BT forum. Whereas at NT, everything was up and running long before the RSD/CRPS crowd came over.

Then too, perhaps owing to its Massachusetts Bay Colony roots, it was my experience, in direct dealings with BT management, that it was into "banishment" so long as it was in accordance with what were perceived to be the wishes of the community. That I never ran personally afoul of the system was due only to the care I took in my postings.

Finally, the guidelines at NT appear to be administered with some judgment and discretion, e.g. posts that "belong" in administrative forums are on occasion tactfully transferred with a gentle note of reminder to the poster, without a more severe sanction. And while there may be occasional edits of "flaming" - I don't recall experiencing it personally - the "muscle" appears by and in large to be reserved for those who exhibit compelling evidence of disturbed behavior and/or belligerence "beyond a reasonable doubt."

That said, I can't say that I have agreed with every decision taken here, where, sometime ago, relatively minor "time outs" had the completely unintended consequence of productive members just picking up their marbles and going home. Nonetheless, trusting in the good will and sound judgment of the moderators, it is my hope that no offense will be taken by my comments.

Mike