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jackhammer · 02-03-2009, 10:38 AM

One of the main problems with any internet board is that the word is always written and not spoken therefore it can't easily be dismissed or misconstrued. It can be studied, dissected and reach a far higher audience than a conversation between a small group of people in a social gathering.

This is why forums HAVE to have moderators because of the potential of the written word. Free speech should be allowed but upon entering a forum there are rules already in place. These may well prohibit members from broaching certain subjects but they are agreed upon when the member joins the forum. Consequently, if people contravene these rules then we have to step in. If people feel that we imposing on their particular rights then maybe it's the incorrect forum for which you need in order to make your particular thoughts heard.

I think as a mod team and as unpaid volunteers, we act very professionally, politely and fairly in most matters. The success of the forum should be testament to that.

02-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	One of the main problems with any internet board is that the word is always written and not spoken therefore it can't easily be dismissed or misconstrued. It can be studied, dissected and reach a far higher audience than a conversation between a small group of people in a social gathering. This is why forums HAVE to have moderators because of the potential of the written word. Free speech should be allowed but upon entering a forum there are rules already in place. These may well prohibit members from broaching certain subjects but they are agreed upon when the member joins the forum. Consequently, if people contravene these rules then we have to step in. If people feel that we imposing on their particular rights then maybe it's the incorrect forum for which you need in order to make your particular thoughts heard. I think as a mod team and as unpaid volunteers, we act very professionally, politely and fairly in most matters. The success of the forum should be testament to that. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”