This in (brown) editing writing when closing the 'Apology To Damian Barber' thread.

The topic is certainly appropriate for discussion. What's inappropriate is to name names, especially in thread titles. I'm closing this thread because a number of people have convinced me that it is personally and unnecessarily embarrassing to an individual.
Shambles, if you have any concern for the person concerned, I suggest that you accept the fact that this thread has been closed for his benefit.
-Joe Offer-

All of this imposed censorship (involving the imposed closure now of 3 threads)- like always - has only brought attention to something that most posters would have been unaware of and not interested in. The minute folk see all this fuss on our forum - they tend to want to know what all the fuss is about.

There certainly is little point now in our volunteers closing the thread where the individual concerned has posted his explanation and apology. This only stops posters from seeing this important contribution.

Joe if you and your volunteers don't know what to do for the best. The very best thing you can do - is to mind your own business and do nothing. Then at least you cannot be accused of making matters worse by meddling.