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Cleita

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13. We used to have unrec which was abused and now the alert function is

Reply to renie408 (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 01:18 PM

Sep 2012

being abused. Fortunately, the jury most of the time makes the right decision on whether a thread should be hid or not. It's a step better than the unrec, but it's still a nuisance.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] renie408 Sep 2012 OP

I find it weird that when they set up an entire forum to discuss matters like this grantcart Sep 2012 #1

Have you stopped beating your spouse? savalez Sep 2012 #2

That is a good point. HappyMe Sep 2012 #3

It happens a lot. If some people are looking for things to russspeakeasy Sep 2012 #4

Intentional or ignorant misinformation about the 1st amendment. #1 This is a PRIVATELY owned patrice Sep 2012 #5

#1-Yeah, I knew that. renie408 Sep 2012 #8

Yes. Thank you. djean111 Sep 2012 #9

Actually, I do understand that. renie408 Sep 2012 #15

Yes. This. Lucy Goosey Sep 2012 #10

People love the idea of free speech... MadrasT Sep 2012 #6

Free speech doesn't mean Shankapotomus Sep 2012 #7

Amen. renie408 Sep 2012 #11

So you dont believe in free speech Egnever Sep 2012 #14

I think it's great that on a message board where anyone can alert... Xithras Sep 2012 #12

We used to have unrec which was abused and now the alert function is Cleita Sep 2012 #13

No. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #16