pack colors, the 3.1 rule question

I feel like my comment specifically was a catalyst here.

To be completely clear: I, personally, have absolutely no problem with the change. My issue was with how this has been handled, and what I felt was a continuing dismissal of prior concerns even while acknowledging communication could be improved. So, yes, I was essentially tone policing. I did not intend to dismiss the hard work that goes into running, moderating, and maintaining a website of this size and activity; I understand the CMs are busy people and have much, much larger worries than hex color contrasts.

I am not assuming bad faith and I do not expect perfection. I apologize that my reply suggested I do. My intention has been to bring up concerns and keep the discussion open, not to accuse or jump to conclusions about anyone’s personal character.

Thank you for the clarifications on the relationship between member feedback and CM decisions, both here and in the Spirit of WOLF announcement. I think misunderstanding on that front is the core issue here—not because I expected democracy, or for an all-member vote to be the final say, but because talk about previous significant changes (such as polls and discussions over the breeding season and mature content) has been so open, and because you don’t want to discourage feedback.

I took an issue with tone because I read earlier replies as immediate counter-backlash, which is not encouraging.

But again, I appreciate the clarifications. On balancing CM role and member input moving forward, best of luck.