Offensive Posts

Gary H · September 14, 2001, 09:38 AM

Many threads are being closed because the administrators feels that the posts are offensive, but I disagree with this approach. Others are posting and refuting these folks. I don't think that censorship will serve this board well. Perhaps all of this terrorists talk should be funneled into a new temporary area of the board. That would free the folks that don't want to view all of this to be able to find other posts within the "General" and "Legal" area.

**Rich Lucibella** · September 14, 2001, 11:08 AM

I agree that the Membership is TFL's best asset. On the whole, they never let us down.

We've considered allowing the Members to resolve these issues. The problem is that it sends a message to new Members that they need only suffer polite debate as payback for outrageous behavior. None of us can remain civil for long under such onslaught. Thus the need for Staff closings.

Fear not, the attitude and mentality of the vast majority of rational Members, speaking with quiet rage. drowns out the few loud voices calling for indiscriminate bloodshed.

On behalf of the Staff, we thank the Members for their efforts.
Rich Lucibella

TheBluesMan · September 14, 2001, 11:28 AM

Gary,

I've seen only one thread closed in Legal & Political and General Discussion in the past 24 hours.

Are there others?

Please give the following announcement a read and then let us know if you still have concerns. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...?s=&forumid=12

Thanks.

-Dave

C.R.Sam · September 18, 2001, 04:29 AM

"Temporary TFL Shutdown Coming (09-17-2001 until 10-18-2001)"

Sho hope that's a typo

**Rich Lucibella** · September 18, 2001, 07:48 AM

That's the date the Announcement expires.
Rich

C.R.Sam · September 18, 2001, 08:18 AM

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September 14, 2001, 09:38 AM	#1
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Offensive Posts Many threads are being closed because the administrators feels that the posts are offensive, but I disagree with this approach. Others are posting and refuting these folks. I don't think that censorship will serve this board well. Perhaps all of this terrorists talk should be funneled into a new temporary area of the board. That would free the folks that don't want to view all of this to be able to find other posts within the "General" and "Legal" area.

September 14, 2001, 11:08 AM	#2
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	I agree that the Membership is TFL's best asset. On the whole, they never let us down. We've considered allowing the Members to resolve these issues. The problem is that it sends a message to new Members that they need only suffer polite debate as payback for outrageous behavior. None of us can remain civil for long under such onslaught. Thus the need for Staff closings. Fear not, the attitude and mentality of the vast majority of rational Members, speaking with quiet rage. drowns out the few loud voices calling for indiscriminate bloodshed. On behalf of the Staff, we thank the Members for their efforts. Rich Lucibella __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

September 14, 2001, 11:28 AM	#3
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Gary, I've seen only one thread closed in Legal & Political and General Discussion in the past 24 hours. Are there others? Please give the following announcement a read and then let us know if you still have concerns. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...?s=&forumid=12 Thanks. -Dave __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

September 18, 2001, 07:48 AM	#5
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	That's the date the Announcement expires. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

September 18, 2001, 04:29 AM	#4
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	"Temporary TFL Shutdown Coming (09-17-2001 until 10-18-2001)" Sho hope that's a typo

September 18, 2001, 08:18 AM	#6
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	O