Is This Forum Being Censored?
Jetdriver
I guess it is a sensitive issue what can and can't be said in public. And I realize that many people around the world are activists with low tolerance for diversity, as it appears that you may be. But countries, industries and tools of those countries and industries, that espouse freedom, should be the most insightful of others opinions and methods of expression.
A person's intent can be encapsulated in the first sentence. Even conspiracy to commit illegal activity would be better exposed than censored. Most of us on these forums are educated with advanced skills in modern technology. It is an insult to dictate morality to people who define the term in their daily lives.
There are hot button issues [Existence of God, Religion, Use of Technology, Abortion, Equal Rights, Use of Violence, SEX, terrorism, technical data....etc.] that become internalized and points of confusion when withheld from outside acknowledgment. Censors (moderators) should be a focus point to keep a topic aimed in a constructive direction without consent to force their personal will on others, especially on the open Net and regardless of ownership when a facility is open to the public.
Obscenity is simply an expression of frustration that becomes quickly diluted by the act of expression. To deny expression only intensifies the need. Sometimes people become so entrenched in an issue they lose perspective. Censors (moderators) should have enough tolerance to comment on content without judging it's effect, validity or interest to others, let alone excluding content based on selfish opinion.
Even individuals intentionally obnoxious can be thwarted by acknowledging their intent. Conspiracy is best served in secrecy and I would feel uncomfortable believing someone was attempting to conspire against my interests. But, I would rather know that a plot was being devised over a friendly beer than to find deception in the shadows...
I thus ask the question: is this forum being censored, moderated or personalized?