The problem with censoring individuals and deleting threads is that you then end up with a system of controlled information. The very reason freedom of expression and speech is so valued is because it is the preventative measure that stops evil regimes from forming. Once you can control the information and only present it in a one sided fashion, dictatorship has arisen. Any one who questions it will be censored and banned. Many people cannot tolerate differing opinions, their minds are fragile and weak And successful attempts at censoring people leads to evil things happening.
In my entire time as moderator, I have deleted three threads (that can be verified by FLAMER our forum programmer).
One posted pictures of pedophile material.
Another posted spam trying to redirect traffic to a site that has threaten the lives of our members and outed members by way of their personal information (addresses, family pics etc..).
The third thread I deleted is the one involving that disabled child due to two members complaining.
Anything else I simply send on over to the general topics, politics or religion board if it does not meet the G&O standards. Even then, most threads still stick around.
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