Freedom of expression in forums

[bleu_bawls]

I'm a member of a forum that doesn't moderate its members.  They'll ban accounts that spam advertisements for viagra/rolexes/prescription drugs/etc, but that's it.  When I first started posting there I tested the waters a bit with this other established member who was known for going off on people.  If anyone disagreed with him about something and

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[turtleohs]

That would be a sweet setup, but apparently grown women - mothers and pregnant women - aren't capable of handling their business on their own and need to be policed. It's rather annoying to find a post you've been making valid points on has been deleted because it violates some obscure rule about not disrespecting fellow mommies, and not debating. Oh yeah, did I tell you, they do not allow any form of debate (i.e if you post on a topic more than once, you're debating).

fucking LAME

[ma_2]

Sounds like a "why bother" type of situation! No exchange, just little speeches! Wow... how sad. Sad that they assume everyone is so delicate and fragile. Disrespects all, imo.

[bleu_bawls]

uhhh... no debating? Are they not aware that's an extremely well-respected activity club in countless universities?

so you're not allowed to have conversations... despite the fact that's what forums are for.

I would be sending an email to the parent organization for sure. Let them know how the "site admins" are handling things, and what makes you unhappy. Then I suggest you leave if they don't change anything...

[turtleohs]

That's the thing tho, the no debating rules are from 'above'. they are just enforcing the rules :(