So what exactly is the "arbitrary line", and what is done with moderators who do not set a good example for others? I'm not being a drama merchant nor misbehaving. On the contrary, I am providing suggestions on how AWF can stay out of trouble without going overboard on curbing freedom of speech. When UA folded, I found it real easy to join AWF, and all it's content is searchable on the web.
You see? There you go again. You just can't help yourself and let go of it! I thought we were not going to further discuss the Israel/Palestinian issue, especially in this thread. I can't believe you being a moderator are perpetuating that debate here and now, after I stated about 20 posts prior to that thread being frozen that I said everything I wanted to say, stand by my opinions, and bailed out, but you seem to thrive on continuing the chaos. You should tender your resignation as moderator. I move for a vote of no confidence in you as a moderator, and that you be removed from that position.I think anyone who thinks Israel should give back Gaza, Samaria, and Judea should explain why the US should not return Puerto Rico, California, Arizona, New Mexico to Mexico, Guam to Japan, and several islands in the Caribbean to GB who all lost wars to us. Apparently only if you are Israel are you required to give back the spoils of war. Even then Gaza, Samaria, and Judea would not be "free" since they were formerly stolen by Egypt and JordanThey would never go to the "Palestinians".
Personally, I am in favor of returning California
I would think there are several affirmative defenses to any violations of the OSA. One really important one would be that a moderator staff is in place and proactive. The biggest problem with that defense is that it is often the moderators deeply involved in the potentially offensive threads.
Explains my point exactly - to me his usage in the case in point had no hint of nastiness (I went back and reread it). We remain at misunderstanding each other. Granted his post was not necessarily pleasant but the use of 'dear' wasn't special.
The UK started a dangerous precedent in the "free world". I can anticipate many countries creating thought police machines.
Me, because I decide how much risk I want to take.
If we can't control it, I will close down all the non-Access areas. And I will also be noting the actions of those posters who do not have consideration for my own legal risk. For those who do not care, they are not my friend.
I am from the UK. "Dear"can be used as a patronising insult. It is context dependent, and between foes it is highly likely to be considered an insult, whilst hiding behind deniable plausibility. Only the poster can be 100% sure of the intent behind the word.
Sorry dear, you're wrong again, as usual.
When I was a teenager I remember seeing signs in several eateries and pubs that said "No political or religious discussions allowed in this establishment". There was and still is a good reason for it. Sooner or later those discussions escalate into insults and fights. So for those reasons, I am all in favor of you closing all non-technical forums. This way you eliminate the risks and stress associated with having to constantly monitor the threads and the moderators.
I monitor Watched Forums only which does not include any non-Access forum. I checked out Watercooler but it was toxic.
Are you aware of the facility to hide all the forum sections you are not interest in? I'm asking because some members don't know about that feature. The plugin for that was kindly donated by a forum member who wishes to stay anonymous.
