Zone1 Why are admins censoring socialists?

[Red Front]

I post this to all of the admins. You continually close or move all of my threads into some obscure corner of the forum. Why? The title of my last thread is a question:

"Do Socialists Just Want To Take Your Stuff?

Why was my thread moved to the general discussion section from the Clean Debate section? Why are all of my threads on socialist topics closed or moved? What is the forum owner or the admins afraid of? Are you afraid of engaging socialists in a debate? Are you unable to have an open discussion on the issue? It seems, based on your actions, that you don't want anyone reading, or studying, the socialist perspective on the issues. Be courageous and honest and stop censoring socialist threads. If you want to ban socialists, just make it clear that socialists, and communists, aren't welcomed here in your forum and we will leave. You can discuss politics here in your echo chamber, free of being challenged or questioned by genuine leftists. Just ban Marxists and clearly inform people of this ban that way no one wastes their time and effort contributing to your forum.

 

[Moonglow]

PM a Mod-duh...

 

[Red Front]

I can PM admins and also post the message here. Duh.

 

[Moonglow]

I can PM admins and also post the message here and in the feedback thread. Duh.

That is not what the TOS states-duh.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

The thread you mention was originally posted in the Clean Debate Zone. The opening post was not set up in the proper form for that area. Read the rules for the forum, including on how to start a thread in the Clean Debate Zone area.

 

[Red Front]

That is not what the TOS states-duh.

The TOS thread doesn't prohibit posting one's concerns on a thread.

 

[Moonglow]

The TOS thread doesn't prohibit posting one's concerns on a thread.

Refer to Mod actions.

 

[Red Front]

The thread you mention was originally posted in the Clean Debate Zone. The opening post was not set up in the proper form for that area. Read the rules for the forum, including on how to start a thread in the Clean Debate Zone area.

Can you tell me what was wrong with that thread or title? It seems you're just making excuses to censor socialists. You're making participation in your forum unnecessarily complicated. What was wrong with that thread? Can you please inform me as to why that thread was moved? What did I do wrong this time? What is it?

 

[petro]

This Zone should just be titled
Pissing and Moaning.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

It is ironic, an admitted Communist complaining about alleged censorship, that is nothing compared to the censorship that it would impose on its opposition, if it were to ever come to enough power to do so.

 

[Oddball]

This Zone should just be titled
Pissing and Moaning.

The "zones" should just be done away with....They've proven to be bigger bother than anyone had imagined when they were imposed.

 

[Red Front]

It is ironic, an admitted Communist complaining about alleged censorship, that is nothing compared to the censorship that it would impose on its opposition, if it were to ever come to enough power to do so.

You assume that in a socialist or communist society there has to be censorship or there has always been censorship. That's not true, but unfortunately, that's what you've been taught. There are plenty of capitalist-run countries that are full of censorship, including this one, the country we live in now. There is censorship everywhere. Stop pretending you have the moral high ground because you don't. If you want to debate that issue and others, we can start a thread in the debate section. I'm not afraid of debate like you and other capitalists and their fans are. Are you admitting that the topic of socialism is censored on this forum? Admit that you capitalist fans (most of you aren't capitalists, you're just brainwashed working-class people), are afraid of engaging socialists in an open debate on the issues. You're sure demonstrating that by censoring socialism on this forum.

 

[1srelluc]

The "zones" should just be done away with....They've proven to be bigger bother than anyone had imagined when they were imposed.

Yep, the "usual suspects" hide in them so they don't get the flaming they so richly deserve.

 

[ozro]

The absolute best way to convince a mod to change their minds is to attack them in a public thread such as this one.

 

[Red Front]

The absolute best way to convince a mod to change their minds is to attack them in a public thread such as this one.

I'm not attacking anyone, I and other socialists on this forum are the ones being attacked, unfairly. If the staff doesn't want socialists participating in the forum, they should make it clear. Put up a sign on the front page that says "No Commies Allowed", " Socialists Aren't Welcomed Here", or "Marxists Are Banned From The Forum", and we won't even bother registering and posting. We will go somewhere else.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

Can you tell me what was wrong with that thread or title? It seems you're just making excuses to censor socialists. You're making participation in your forum unnecessarily complicated. What was wrong with that thread? Can you please inform me as to why that thread was moved? What did I do wrong this time? What is it?

Guidelines for the Clean Debate Forum

The following is the extent of your opening post:

"How many times have you heard the claim that socialism sounds good in theory, or that socialists are just lazy, or that socialists want to take your stuff? I'm sure you've lost count by now. I have too. This video is intended to be a resource for the people who make these misguided claims about socialism and help them understand why they're incorrect."

Please tell me how those 4 sentences give a solid foundation for the start of a debate. Here's a hint: There isn't enough information given for someone to read and form an opinion based on your statements. You didn't give an explanation on your opinion as to why you feel the way you do. Debates are about opinions based on facts. Where are the facts?

 

[Natural Citizen]

Admit that you capitalist fans (most of you aren't capitalists, you're just brainwashed working-class people), are afraid of engaging socialists in an open debate on the issues. You're sure demonstrating that by censoring socialism on this forum.

I added you to my follow list so that your content shows up on my feed. If I see something that strikes my interest or see value in discussing or debating, I'll try to chime in. Depends on my mood. I don't tend to debate that deeply these days.

 

[MarathonMike]

The TOS thread doesn't prohibit posting one's concerns on a thread.

All of us have had our threads moved or closed for one reason or another. You are not being persecuted because you are a Commie.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

In other words -- "here is somebody else's opinion. I don't experience original thought, myself, but here -- look at this video"

 

[Red Front]

Guidelines for the Clean Debate Forum

The following is the extent of your opening post:

"How many times have you heard the claim that socialism sounds good in theory, or that socialists are just lazy, or that socialists want to take your stuff? I'm sure you've lost count by now. I have too. This video is intended to be a resource for the people who make these misguided claims about socialism and help them understand why they're incorrect."

Please tell me how those 4 sentences give a solid foundation for the start of a debate. Here's a hint: There isn't enough information given for someone to read and form an opinion based on your statements. You didn't give an explanation on your opinion as to why you feel the way you do. Debates are about opinions based on facts. Where are the facts?

OK so a video and a comment or opening statement alone aren't enough to spark the debate. I have to present ALL of the evidence for my position in written form on the first post, perhaps with a video or two in support of the written dissertation. Is that correct? Is that what will allow my threads to stick in the debate section, without being moved? Can I also add a video or two to the opening post with my written dissertation?