I can see that you're upset, but I also see you hating on the staff. As someone who used to be on that staff and took far more than my fair share of crap, I take that very personally. The staff doesn't deserve your rant, and when you create a public thread to publicly post your rant, it certainly makes it sound like you don't appreciate the work they do. A more adult response would be to PM a moderator (it doesn't even have to be the same one that infracted you) and say "I see that I violated the rules and I'll try to avoid it in the future" or "I disagree with the infraction. Would you please review it with me to see if it was appropriate?" The mods are human and they do make mistakes too, and they're also not unreasonable and can reverse an infraction when warranted.
As you joined in 2009, you were here when the Classified rules were very publicly discussed and the members DEMANDED that the staff be given no latitude or leeway in enforcing them. Therefore, every violation of the Classifieds rules that a moderator finds results in an infraction. The staff has no discretion in the matter. With the recent uptick in joke Classified ads, people badmouthing asking prices, and so forth, the staff have been spending considerably more time in there keeping things under control and it's STILL a losing battle.
So, my question remains. If you think that the staff shouldn't issue Classified infractions for rule violations, what should they do to best maintain the integrity of the Classifieds?
