America. Worse than North Korea.

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

 

  I have had that analogy used on me at other forums.  It just doesn't hold water.  This is the way I look at how forums operate.  You are a slave and you say things to your master against slavery.  Then the master has you tied up and lashes you with a whip.  Also, if this forum was in some way run by the government to restrict freedom of speech, they would likely use the same analogy you used.  Would you like to discuss this further?  Because there is much more I could say on the topic.

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It’s actually a very good analogy, even though you don’t understand it. I’ll try again: Freedom of speech is necessarily limited (as are all freedoms). The place were it is most limited is in regard to non-governmental entities. In other words, you don’t get to decide how you express yourself in my home. Similarly, you don’t get to decide how you post here as a new member. If you don’t like our 30/30 rule, that’s perfect fine. If you object to our rule regarding hate speech and slurs, that’s perfectly peachy as well. If you find these rules especially onerous, you are free to go to another forum, or start one of your own. But while you’re here, we expect you to follow the rules you agreed to when you signed up.

I can assure you that this forum is in no way run by any government, so it’s just silly of you to whinge about your freedom of speech (since it doesn’t apply here any more than it would if you were in my house).

I hope this clears it up for you.

Boru