Now you're blaming Jim because your site did exactly as it promised and turned into a cesspool? I've seen maybe 3 or 4 times Jim has referenced LF and it was usually after the perp was jettisoned.
If you didn't think that was exactly what was going to happen to LF when those rules were posted, all of you were naive.
I guess it beats re-examining the premises of the site. Seriously, would anyone here hold an open party at their home where anyone could walk in the door? Why should a web forum be different? Freedom of association isn't just part of the 1st Amendment, it's vital for just about any human endeavor.
Blame?
Nah... Jim did what Jim does best.. a little subtle manipulation, and voila.. his headache is now someone else's.
Not a problem... we'll deal with it.
Free speech is worth it.
Does it come without warts? No.
There'll always be fools.
We operate on the assumption that a fool is better rebutted than intimidated or censored.
We don't have a collection of Dales' over at LibertyForum.
No "dossiers" to whip out.. no implied threats.. no "zots".
Truth wins there, because it is true.. not because it is prescribed and enforced.
Does it take work?
Sure.
Does it subject you to outside criticism from those predisposed to smear? Yup..
But all in all... it's worth it.