Kinda reminds me, though, of the times when threads are pulled on various conservative sites.” . . . except for the internet.”
Every publication is edited for a target audience. When you post on FR, it is Jim Robinson who is exercising his freedom of the press, and he and his moderators do the editing by pulling comments or whole threads as they deem appropriate to their target audience.It’s not necessary for you to submit to that “censorship,” of course - you can just make your own web site. And try to draw an audience to it . . .
Oh, I’m well aware of that nifty little argument, but exactly the same thing can apply to the entire media, old and new. It’s hypocrisy to point out the mote in the other fellow’s eye etc, but please do carry on!