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To: VadeRetro
Yeah, VR -- I noticed EsotericLucidity's not around any more. I'm sorry for that. I probably would have enjoyed reading him. Now perhaps I'll never know just what it was he said that got the censors in such high dudgeon. I know this is a private site and therefore not subject to First Amendment requirements. Still, there is a thing called academic freedom; and it used to be respected here.

One wonders if there is an actual, articulated statement or guidance for thread monitors to follow in making their purging decisions. I mean, beyond the one posted -- no racial slurs, foul language, personal attacks, etc. What else can get you booted these days? Is it on paper somewhere? or are these decisions left up to the sole discretion of the monitors?

If the latter, that would be like Massachusetts' rules on the issuance of gun permits: It is entirely left up to the individual discretion of the local police chief, and he can refuse to issue if he thinks you're an "unsuitable person." And he would be perfectly within his authority to consider you such if you're merely having a bad hair day.

What a world we live in. Thanks for writing, VR. It's always a pleasure. best, bb.

452 posted on 06/02/2002 9:17:53 AM PDT by betty boop
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To: betty boop
We seem to be unusually agreed. Thanks for your thoughts. :)
455 posted on 06/02/2002 11:40:38 AM PDT by VadeRetro
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