My comments were not meant to be in opposition to the recall. I think after the events in question, it is entirely reasonable to remove those involved from the CSS. The Cabinet exceeded their authority, and there is now reasonable concerns that they and their supporters should not have access to the highest levels of power until they have re-proved themselves.

My comments were entirely directed to the appropriateness of the term "coup" and the harm it may cause. The term typically denotes one who is not in control of government seizing control of government. In contrast, here we have a legitimate government exceeding its authority. This is more a question of abuse of power than a coup.

I think this is more than semantics. The term "coup" is highly loaded in NationStates. In view of that, I think it's important to be cautious in its use.