Thank you for the detailed post. I just fail to see how so many conservative voices are being banned over "small" infractions yet liberal voices don't get banned.
It sometimes takes longer than you think it might to hear back from the staff with the contact us button.
I’ll be 100% honest, I was surprised that someone so publicly pro ***** was let to post so long. Lol. Speaking from my own experience here, the mods have done a very good job at trying to be non-partisan - from what little I’ve seen. That said, I think it is a no-win scenario for the mods, both sides will call foul when banned. Going to miss your posts. One less reason for me to be at PRSI and causing problems for the mods. Did you read the second paragraph in that post of mine? The staff doesn't give a flying **** about conservative or liberal voices (opinions) and do not ban anyone based on those viewpoints. Perhaps, and this is just speculation, those people who were banned were or are unable to comport themselves in a manner that allows for civil discourse and thus avoids violations of the forum rules.
If you've sent a contact in, rest assured it will be answered. The last I knew there was only one person who comes in about once a week and answers the contacts that require some digging and investigation into moderation complaints. Sometimes that takes a while so be patient. There are other third-party admins who handle the day to day stuff like account problems and such and do not tackle problems related to moderation.
We care greatly about censorship and anyway we can spread the word of X organization censoring voices, it deserves to be reported.
Considering its privately owned and managed, and not the corner sidewalk, you must abide by their rules.
“Free speech!” Is what people usually cry in these situations, yet this is privately owned. But, doesn’t mean there won’t be repurcussions for their actions.
Such as?
I’m just talking in general about a private business.
First and foremost, this forum is a business. You are allowed to freely visit here so long as you obey the rules.We care greatly about censorship and anyway we can spread the word of X organization censoring voices, it deserves to be reported.
PSRI should be renamed the Democrat Area
I believe that an owner refuses the right to refuse business to anyone as well - but as mentioned, that business better be prepared for the consequences of that. Someone has the right to cause consequences (look at the #BoycottWalmart trend this week), just as much as a business owner does to refuse service.
This business can ban you, me, or anyone else for what they perceive to be a violation of the rules. In fact, they can ban anyone without even giving a reason if they so desire.
But the blatant abuse of power by the moderators here shouldn’t be accepted. I’m fine with people being banned who violate the rules, but many conservatives are banned on weak grounds here.
I obeyed the rules. I didn’t break a single bannable offense - if you only were able to know what I was banned for, it was for something that I shouldn’t have banned for. I never attacked a single member.
Translation: You're okay with moderators banning people, as long as it's not you and your conservatives.
All moderation is reviewed. It isn't done in a vacuum. If you asked for a review of your suspension and the admins didn't agree with you, it is time to move on. Once the mod action has been reviewed, that's it. It doesn't really matter if you agree with the decision or not. This isn't your business and as I said, you can be removed at any time for any reason. I don't know how much clearer it can be said.
