(05-19-2019, 07:52 PM)anagogy Wrote:(05-19-2019, 07:16 PM)Bring4th_Jade Wrote: The words "deplatformed" and "fascist" seem a little dramatic to me, especially considering the actual reach of this forum, but I understand why you feel that way. The thing is, we do have an agenda here as moderators, and that is to try to cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and service to others. If the three (or four) of us moderators agree that we need to 'deplatform' someone, well, that's what we're here to do, because we're not going to sit by and let our soft and squishy and trusting and beautiful members be treated disrespectfully. As I mentioned before, actual bans are very rare, and the removal of posts isn't very common either.
I don't think its "dramatic". There are literally people in this thread suggesting we should put new forum members on "probation" until they prove they are worthy to stay here. Or maybe we should enforce that rule about not having a thousand different bring4th accounts (cough).![]()
When I see people intimating any kind of restriction on free speech, I will happily speak out against it, because I think it is downright service to self.
But obviously this forum isn't just about discussing green ray. This would be a very boring place if it was. I mean just look at the sheer number of subject categories. That would be absolutely silly trying to cram each and every one of those topics into "discussing green ray".
Honestly, the reason I like this place is because there isn't a TON of moderation. I just hope it stays that way.
Anagogy
The forum I participated in that did that was psychedelic forum hardly a gathering place of sts control orientated individuals. Everything from spirituality, philosophy, life and of course “experiences” were discussed in depth but the policy ensured people were there for legitimate reasons of discussion vs trying to bring about drama/catalyst to people, it also ensures people even when they disagreed they treated each other with consideration verses lashing out.
There would be disagreements polar opposite opinions but the atmosphere was one of the most reverent and peaceful I have found online.
Anyways not going to respond to the rest, I have had great discussions with you and always appreciated your imput. I won’t take anything you imply about me personally because it’s not true.
I took what speedforce said personally because obviously I didn’t do as well as I wish I had if he felt hate from me. I certainly have no hate for anyone let alone someone carrying a burden I know I would not want to carry.
Your perception about me though has no basis in reality. No hard feelings on this end we are all allowed to have distortions. In fact I doubt it’s possible not to while in 3D