[mod says:] The moderators are upheld to the same guidelines as any other member. But like augustlan said, mods are still human though some might disagree :P and sometimes get caught up in a controversial/heated thread. And when this has happened and it has probably happened with every mod at least 2–3 times their quips are removed just like any other user’s would be. An important thing to remember is that all mods on this site first joined as a jelly and a part of the community, just like everyone else. The reason we are mods is to help shape the site in the right way. But if we were told that we have to curb our opinions and play nice on every thread irrespective of our personal emotions, then I don’t think a single one of us would still remain mod.
It is important to remember that whenever a mod answers a Q, they answer the Q as any other jelly and so their answer represents only their own opinion. The only exception to this is if they have marked their quip with a ”[mod says:].” If that is the case, only then are they speaking on behalf of the whole mod team.
Also, I haven’t really seen anyone refraining from flagging a Q/quip just because it was asked by a mod. But if that is the case with some of you, you should know that you should feel free to flag mods if you feel their answer is against the guidelines, and we have then proceeded to remove the quip/Q if the rest of the mods agree with your reasoning.
Seriously guys, this isn’t a bully system. You aren’t all little kids that we are here to monitor and rebuke. Consider it more of a “peer review” system. We try to stay as objective as possible and there are sufficient checks and balances in place (such as each mod gets emailed about all mod activity) that one mod can’t go awry (without consequences) even if s/he tried.