The puzzle of how to fight against a group of moderatorial staff who hold all the technological power they need to enforce their whims at their disposal is a difficult one. We must not, however, think that we are helpless at their hands. Mere technological power does grant righteousness in itself - this is not a case of "might makes right". The end goal of that power is to lead a community, and ultimately, the direction they are to be led is up to the community itself. Tyranny can exist only so long as those being ruled tolerate it.
In examining the history of those oppressed by people in a superior position of power, a respectful but resolute civil disobedience has been an effective solution that largely avoids both violence and undue indignity being inflicted against either side in the conflict.
As outlined in the message initially delivered to the community, the following options for fighting a campaign for freedom are just some of what's available:
1. Make your voice heard by the administration staff.
PM or e-mail them to inform them of your feelings. Remind them that the damage done thus far is self-evident, and that demand is there for the offending parts of the rules to be repealed so that this may begin to be remedied and our community reunited.
2. Make a stand by refusing to accept awards such as Golden Acorns.
Hard though it may be to overcome pride and have the discipline to refuse personal gains for reasons larger then yourself, visibly declining an honor whilst explaining to the community why you cannot accept is a powerful statement of disapproval of an unsatisfactory status quo.
3. Refuse to post your work on the Acorn Cafe while discriminitory rules are in effect.
Post them in other venues, by all means continue to share them, but make it well known through public statements that the Cafe is declared a hostile environment to free expression and that your work will therefore not be shown there until this is corrected.
4. Alternately to #3, in the spirit of civil disobedience simply disregard rules barring certain pieces of work.
If a work is not offensive and is worthy of being noted by the community, but still unjustly prohibited by an unfairly discriminitory rule, consider posting it anyway. Forcing the moderation staff to remove it by their own hands instead of allowing them to tie yours is a statement in itself that will be taken note of. The more you can force them to remove and silence unjustly, the more visible and less defensible their censorship becomes. Obviously, this is only really for those with the nerve to stare down the possible consequences.
5. Promote discussion of these parts of the rules, and why they are unfair.
Strive to maintain a general awareness among the community of their existence and distastefulness. Never let it be taken for granted that they're of the same nature as the other, justified, rules of the board. Make them the center of attention and the object of debate. Make it clear that they are not wanted, make them issues of contention - expose them for what they are, problems not worth enduring.
6. Use various situations to your own best advantage in pursuing any of the above.
Never fail to notice and draw attention to violations of the rights of your fellow Rangerphiles.
7. Above all, do what you can to make the Cafe once again a haven of friendliness and acceptance, rather than the one of disappointment and unfairness it's become for too many.