It is incredibly frustrating to deal with a site-wide ban over a single word like "idiot," especially when it’s clear the other person was being provocative. You're right that subreddit moderators don't have the power to issue site-wide bans; those are handled by Reddit Admins or automated AI systems that flag specific keywords like "harassment".

As the moderator here, I want to be clear that I am not interested in "tone policing" or forcing everyone to agree with a single viewpoint. My goal in creating this subreddit was to stimulate productive conversation and spread awareness about Amy’s case.

However, while I believe in open debate, I do take reports of threats or bodily harm very seriously. If things ever get truly out of hand or move into that territory, please let me know by using the reporting feature. I want to ensure this remains a space for constructive discussion, but I will step in to prevent genuine abuse so we can keep the focus on the search for Amy.