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In Reply to: RE: ok-so what's next? posted by Green Lantern on March 15, 2012 at 00:51:13
The owner(s) of this place and those they choose to appoint as moderators - that's who.
This is not systematic government-imposed censorship. It is some people who volunteer a LOT of time to provide us with a FREE site where we can exchange ideas on audio and non-audio topics. It seems they'd like to have a site where people can exchange ideas without vitriol, personal attacks and undue profanity. I suspect most people here share that desire.
Don't like that? Start your own forum and run it however you see fit.
rlindsa
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but if you and your cronies live your lives by lock stepping along the masses; then by all means continue.Myself, I skirt the boundries; I also think anyone who does (in a respecatble manner) should not be censored, banned, ostracized, outcasted, or 'whatever' you choose how to lable it.
I think Rod pretty much nailed it above on this thread; right on point; he is after all the 'owner' as you point out, yet he doesn't suggest those who chose to do otherwise go and 'create their own website' as you so over the top put it...(smh)
may the bridges I burn light the way....
Edits: 03/16/12 03/16/12
You said you believe "If it isn't "McCarthyism" it certaninly is a step in that direction IMO.." and asked "who determines".
To equate the owner of a site (or his proxies) who deletes someone's post or asks them to cease and desist with "McCarthyism" (or a step in that direction) is ludicrous. It's a privately owned site, and they can do whatever they want. The FORUM FAQ even has some guidelines for posting that includes:
"C. No flames, personal attacks or contentious off-topic comments: The idea is to make this a pleasant environment to discuss audio, not a schoolyard, or name-calling and rock-throwing festival."
and
"F. Watch your language. With the exception of the "Outside" forum, the Asylum is not a home for potty-mouths. Foul, offensive, or crude language is not welcome. ....."
If I open my house to my neighbors (for free)and one of them comes in and starts verbally assaulting another person there or using undue profanity - I'll ask them to leave. And if they don't, I'll throw them out. Is that a step towards McCarthyism?
The simple fact is, this is a privately owned and managed site. They can make whatever rules and judgments they want. Those who don't like those rules and judgments can leave. IMHO, Rod and the moderator team are usually extremely patient with people who don't abide by the forum rules - sometimes to a fault.
rlindsa
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may the bridges I burn light the way....
n/t
Amen to that my brotha'.........
Things have cleaned up considerably since Regor stopped posting. His rants at other members were over the top.
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