Our expert checks in lace bugs, so please put them back where they were, unless you are happy with non-experts making random guesses.
Also see this for info on where to post to get proper IDs.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/298899
Most of our experts are unwilling to wade through 100 pages of ID Request looking for the few images in their field of expertise, so they want the contributors to pre-sort them. If the contributors don't pre-sort their own images then the editors try to sort for them. Your un-sorting isn't really helping. At least assume I made the move for a reason.

To get snotty about it. I don't know you or why you moved the images in the first place, since you made no explanation.

I had never seen the draft article (and huge list of accompanying suggestions) to which you refer, nor am I aware of the supposed procedures for sorting you describe.
Are you the expert making the rules now?

and the editors can move your images, so that must mean I am an editor. Now your initial assumption that the editors are hurting your chances of getting IDs by moving your images is a silly one. Why would we do that? If you read the list I don't think I left any comments, so no I didn't make any of those rules. I'm not trying to be snotty with you, just trying to get some stuff done around here, if you would rather argue than help go ahead I'm done, other people need help too.

have the ability to move other people's images, you should also have the courtesy not to do so without explanation.

You should also know better than to quote a draft article as policy and then capriciously and randomly apply it to other people's work. It seems to me you are perhaps injudicious in flaunting your "contributing editor" status. I don't come here for lectures and insults from the inmates.

And since you're admittedly not an expert, I would prefer if you specifically do not move my images.

Not that long ago, an editor could move your post without comment, so you didn't know how it got there or who moved it. I've worked with the lace bug expert and do believe John is correct about her preferences.

From experience (and the somewhat helpful draft article), I know for sure that Flies get more attention in that slot and that Bee Flies are quickly IDed when put in that location.

Getting back to your post, it would aid in ID if you'd mention what plant your bug was found upon and if the insect in question was alone or part of a colony. Having a good view of the hood - already done - is another big help in identification.

Sorry you guys got upset. One great thing about this site is that so many people like it so much that they get proprietary about it and are upset when someone impinges on their turf. Now shake hands...

(I now retire my soapbox and hope neither of you decide to throw a rock at me.)

I was at work and made a quick move trying to help out the Forest County images because my father's family is from Kellettville and I still have relatives up there. (Nostalgia) I guess I assumed that it would be seen as benificial not harmful.
Ron - I live in south jersey, we don't have rocks, just sand. Watch out for the pine cones!

Everyone please accept my apology for being nasty. I truly appreciate all the work the contributing editors do here, and did not mean to impugn anyone's motives, qualifications, or dedication to the cause.

I did learn quite a bit more about what's going on behind the scenes at BugGuide and will accordingly modify my image placement.

I was told to stay away from Kelletville because "There's still some Maxwells up in those hills." Ha-ha, jk!