"Free speech is indeed open to all...." Some of our posters would deny that to those with whom they disagree though. The point is missed. I wouldn't deny free speech to anyone - we can all say exactly what we like as far as I'm concerned - but the OP was asking why some people don't post on Mudcat any more. I've tried to answer that question with an illustration of the problem. I wouldn't attempt to stop anyone from posting what they want, or bully them into not posting what they want. But many would prefer not to respond, to stay away, to deny their own opinions in fact - because in many cases and on many topics it's futile to try for a reasoned debate.
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