A Watchgeek comments Quote: The unfortunate reality, though, is that we are not in someone else's home. We are mostly in our own homes when we log on, read and reply to posts. While I agree that it is important to remain civil, "civility" does NOT include censorship on the part of moderators and forum owners. Just to be clear, I am NOT referring to vulgarity, racism, etc., nor am I referring to our getting off topic--someone needs to keep an eye out for those things. What I AM referring to is the reality that not all comments on a public forum should be expected to be positive. And, although the terms of service clearly state that "this is not a democracy," we haven't left the norms, laws and expectations of the USA merely by logginng on here.
Response by Michael Davis Sorry, you could not be more wrong here. This is our "virtual house" (if you like) and you have not rights here. Just the same as I came to your house. It is up to you to allow me into your house (or not) and it is up to you how I will conduct myself when in your house. And when I violate what you have set as acceptable behavior, it is then on you to ask me to leave. I have no right to be in your house. The same applies here. You don't have a right to be a member here. You are our guest. And you will conduct yourself accordingly while here. If you don't then we will show you our door. Please do not assign to yourself "rights" that you don't have and don't exist. __________________ Michael Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create