Are insults against friends/family members off limits?

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Just for myself, I think if you're making a crack at somebody it's one thing, but if the intent behind a comment is actually hurtful, than I think that's the line you shouldn't be crossing.

Problem is, how do you define that line for everybody in general. I mean, how do you quantify banning based, essentially, on meanness?

I agree that that's a problem. That's why I don't particularly want the thin-skins around here making the decision, even if that decision can be overturned by the mods.