Censorship

[SteveSmithCharlotte]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by REP (a host of the DU Community Help forum).

I am relatively new here. I found this pot that is related to my area of interest.

The post is mark HIDDEN: "Reason: This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. "

If I do "show text", I can see the post. I can't see anything in the posting that fits the reason.

Is this like the notorious "Free" Republic, where the webmaster is reported to simply zaps people and posts he disagrees with.

[RedStateLiberal]

1. Read the TOS

Here's the relevant bit as to why I believe that post was hidden:

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=termsofservice

[SteveSmithCharlotte]

3. Sadly

Sadly, the issue of foreign workers is one where the Republicans are horrible and the Democrats are bad.

Our Democrat politicians need an education or at least they need to know we are not pleased.

[Ruby the Liberal]

2. We have a jury system here

Where a reported post seats 6 anonymous members who make a determination whether or not the post fits the community standards of the site.

You can read more about community moderation here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=modsystem

[SILVER__FOX52]

4. Well...

I not sure what is going on at DU but if I get censored one more time then to hell with this site. You guys are RIDICULES !! My comments may be sharp and poignant but they are NOT over the top.

[SILVER__FOX52]

5. Maybe I posted the above in the wrong place but

I can't handle this censorship crap !!

[REP]

6. This belongs in Meta

Since your question has been answered, I'm locking this thread. In the future, please post this kind of thread in the Meta Discussion Forum. Thanks!