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censorship, locking of threads and freedom of expression

Iain

Following from a discussion on this discussion about the way threads are locked or removed when someone if offended by the content which remain within the rules (  Why Did Number Leave This Place? ) I thought it worth having a poll to see if there in an interest in requesting a change to the way these posts are moderated.

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  • Look just blame me for it. I wanted my comments removing and I couldn’t do it as I didn’t have permission so I asked the mods to do it for me. I wasn’t expecting them to lock the thread I didn’t even ask for that. I’ll send proof of my emails in screenshots if I have to! Though I would crop my email address out! I wasn’t expecting all this to happen, it’s like a volcano has erupted and it’s my fault. I wish I never voiced my views now I thought that what the forum was about. I can’t help but feel responsible but must it be rubbed in my face? If people had just understood my views of why I was uncomfortable! 

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  • Look just blame me for it. I wanted my comments removing and I couldn’t do it as I didn’t have permission so I asked the mods to do it for me. I wasn’t expecting them to lock the thread I didn’t even ask for that. I’ll send proof of my emails in screenshots if I have to! Though I would crop my email address out! I wasn’t expecting all this to happen, it’s like a volcano has erupted and it’s my fault. I wish I never voiced my views now I thought that what the forum was about. I can’t help but feel responsible but must it be rubbed in my face? If people had just understood my views of why I was uncomfortable! 

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  • in reply to Elfilis

    You have no reason that I can see to blame yourself. You have been open and authentic and that is wonderful thing and I understand why the thread made you feel uncomfortable, as it did me. 

    I can imagine how the backlash might be making you feel, that could be distressing in itself, and I wish we could all just move onto something else. 

    Please keep voicing your views, as what you have to say is worth contemplating.

  • in reply to Elfilis
    Elfilis said:
    Look just blame me for it.

    As others have said below, there is no blame here. You were triggered and took the correct action which was asking for the posts to be reviewed.

    It has raised a valid subject about how we deal with threads that contain valid posts but which are triggering for some people and this is what I'm trying to get some consensus about.

    If there is a significant proportion who favour one approach then I will ask the management here to take it under serious consideration, although it is ultimately their decision.

    Please continue to do authentic and follow your heart.

  • in reply to Elfilis
    Elfilis said:
    If people had just understood my views of why I was uncomfortable! 

    I believe I do get it.  I sincerely hope that I do.

    People are allowed to be uncomfortable - about anything which is their own perspective - that is because each person owns their own emotions. 

    Nobody else has the right to tell a person what or how they should / ought to feel about anything.

    Blame is not relevant here and there is nothing to justify.

    The recent days have highlighted an opportunity for our community to work together to explore and learn how to adapt so that we might best serve and support the whole of our community.

  • in reply to Elfilis

    This isn't about you, honest, so pleased don't beat yourself up.

    It is a point of principle and about how to manage things for the best.

    You just highlighted a process issue. If you worked in a corporate role this would be a good thing. It allows for continuous improvement.