I'm just an end user, and I don't think I've ever been banned by anyone (how would I even know?), and as I recall, all of my conversations have been civil, even pleasant. However, the possibility of someone misconstruing something I've said (maybe they had an off day, maybe I did) if it's not direct praise, and summarily cutting me off makes me not want to even participate in this community, just to not step on anyone's toes even by accident. If someone doesn't want suggestions or CC, or if no more changes will be made, then perhaps they could say so in the description (after which, that becomes the reason to ban, not the CC itself), not even allow comments, or something. *shrug* And some do, and I respect their wishes. Sometimes a suggestion or a criticism reveals something that can improve the art/product, as long as positive CC isn't the only CC allowed. But I think a lot of people don't know how to give suggestions without being rude, so... *shrug* I don't know that on a site as large as the Nexus, if it's even feasible to ask moderators to examine every ban. But it seems like there could be some sort of middle ground. Walking on eggshells doesn't make a wonderful community.
