[CondorFlight]

Maybe the feds will threaten prosecution over what is said in the comments, as “incitement”?

Even if charges won’t stick, the process will be costly.

I notice a lot of conservative sites have shut down comments or else made them available only to subscribers (ie, private, and not for the general public).

That may be for monetary reasons; but perhaps (guessing here) it could also be a legal defense?

[CondorFlight]

As well, if you get sued by a major entity (like Dominion),
for defamation,they have millions to spend on the suit; you, a blogspot,
don’t, and can’t afford to be in litigation for a decade or so (at least);

and be faced with the possibility of hostile judges who will rule against you at every turn.

Justice in the USA is blind, don’t you know... (sarc/off)

[DoodleBob]

That is all fine and fair and legit. Commerce isn't always easy, and small businesses deal with all kinds of problems on a daily basis. I have no doubt AT isn't a multi-billion dollar business.

But didn't trot out your editor Ms. Widburg (who in theory knows how to write) to give us an arrogant and condescending "you children can't handle the truth" non-explanation.