Also, posts were removed on this thread for several reasons including (1) use of potty language which is not allowed at all on the Religion Forum, (2) making the debate personal concerning another Freeper and (3) the poster’s request.
With all due respect, I think that some of the techniques used to restrict speech on the prayer and devotional threads are similar to the PC censorship that the Left imposes on their opponents. IMO, this sort of restriction should not be condoned in general on a forum such as Free Republic that ostensibly includes free expression as one of its goals.
That being said, the restriction on threats and the use of profanity are obviously reasonable restrictions to free speech.
And of course, I do not oppose anyone’s right to privately conduct a forum that censors and/or restricts speech, I just don’t believe that it fits in with the mission of Free Republic, in my opinion.