I'm sorry, Bert, but that's not going to happen. If we have to report and defend and debate deletions, it would only exacerbate the trouble caused by problem posts. The volunteers are supposed to make deletions only for the most obvious problems, and they are to report all deletions to Jeff or me. Jeff and I consult with each other.
-Joe Offer-

The whole point of starting this thread is to demonstrate to our forum (or at least those who are interested) what the true level of censorship is. It is pretty obvious that the whole point of those who would defend it – is to keep its true nature a secret.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion=good folk doing bad things?
From: Slag - PM
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 03:09 AM

Well it looks as those my comments never made it passed your censors! Gee, I thot you folks, if anybody, believed in free speech. Maybe speech is only free if everyone agrees with you.

Hi, Slag - I can't find any evidence that any of your posts have been deleted or edited. We usually delete only personal attacks, racism, and spam.
-Joe Offer-

Editing comments like the one inserted into the above post, state that only personal attacks, racism and spam are subject to censorship. So when one's censored post not any of these but is still subject to imposed censorship action - perhaps an editing comment of explanation (whenever it takes place) is the best option?

This will prevent more posts asking where the posts have gone and prevent threads being started asking for explanations. If such imposed actions are now thought to be necessary – perhaps it is only being polite and showing respect, for an explanation to be given.

When unpleasant things need to be done - there is classy way to do it. And there is the now preferred way of imposing it on our forum.


Are all thread originators (except me) now entitled to have their threads closed – if they request this?