Let's see if this makes it past the clones, who are so censor happy right now they have even taken to arguing about publicly in the threads.

Moderating vs censoring. Do YOU know the difference?

I know that no two Mudcatters will agree on the definitions, so I propose we go to the trust ole m-w.com:

moderate (the verb):

1 : to lessen the intensity or extremeness of [the sun moderated the chill]
2 : to preside over or act as chairman of
intransitive senses
1 : to act as a moderator
2 : to become less violent, severe, or intense

censor (the transitive verb):

Main Entry: 2censor
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): cen·sored; cen·sor·ing /'sen(t)-s&-ri[ng], 'sen(t)s-ri[ng]/
: to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable

Discuss.

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We have several threads going on this subject right now, so I fail to see a need for you to start yet another. I'm moving you to an ongoing thread. Is that "moderation" or "censorship"? I dunno.
Discuss.
-Joe Offer-