why is this allowed on these forums?
Because nobody is using the "Report to moderator" button?
It might help if there were a few more mods just for the perusing factor. What about granting a bit o' power to some active and impartial members?
I, for one, nominate Phinnaeus Gage. Despite his penchant for being in the middle of all the trouble, he has never once turned to name calling or truly inappropriate behavior and even tries to diffuse tensions when shit's poppin' off.