just a minor point:
although frisky's analogy isn't perfect, that's ok. most (if not all) analogies aren't perfect. but it does make the point. yes, a knife can be used for purposes other than cutting people. no, an ef bomb cannot be used for anything other than bombing someone. true. but that doesn't mean it should be used to bomb anyone at anytime for any reason. and it doesn't mean that you need to use a single bomb. you say it's up to your discretion. that's true by default, because EF won't interfere for anything less than a violation of TOS. this is fine.
but there are always limits, to anything. sometimes we have to impose limits on ourselves, because we care to. it has nothing to do with what is merely allowed by the system.
taken far enough, it becomes a noticeable inconvenience, as opposed to mean words and red karma.
it's really the lack of intelligence and reasoning and respect for others on the part of some that bother me, and little else.
lastly, let's not forget that this only an expression of my opinion, not an attempt to whine.