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Warren Stupidity

(48,181 posts)
Mon Apr 28, 2014, 02:45 PM Apr 2014

We can't discuss homophobic religious bigotry in that forum lest a jury

find our utterances to be unacceptable to the community standards.

This is a ridiculous situation, which would be amusing if it weren't for the fact that people get banned for 5 hides.

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
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Rob H.

(5,913 posts)
1. I wonder if there's still any confusion in that group
Mon Apr 28, 2014, 04:30 PM
Apr 2014

as to why there were concerns expressed about certain people being chosen for hosting duties. I would hope not, but you never know. I'm guessing a lot of people are probably pissed off at how it turned out.

 

AlbertCat

(17,505 posts)
5. In fairness, I've seen the 'other side' get stuff hidden for the same thing.
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 01:54 PM
Apr 2014

Oh well.... as long as everyone's being censored.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
6. I agree it's problematic, but it would be much moreso if it was enforced un-equally.
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 02:00 PM
Apr 2014

I think the bigotry inherent in most religions is blindingly obvious, but apparently not, and highlighting it as such is apparently instant grounds for 'disruption' or somesuch in that particular venue.

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