I understand your points, but... (archive)

In theory, it is wonderful to think that we could have reasonable and sensible discussion free of censorship. Dissenting opinions are not indiscriminately deleted. However, posts whose sole intention appears to be to cause flame wars on the board will be deleted. Unfortunately, not everyone has the maturity or self-restraint to be able to carry on a discussion of the pros and cons of the X-Type without resorting to name-calling and other drivel.

Take a look at "MR. LLORT" again--in a mirror. LLORT reversed is TROLL. There is simply no reason to let posts survive on the board which were made with the sole purpose of trashing the board rather than perhaps offering an alternative viewpoint.

Remember also that all posts are forever preserved in the archives should anyone care to go read them and repost them here to start discussion anew. I don't enjoy deleting posts--it is a pain. I only do it when I feel it is necessary to preserve the integrity of the board.

As you said, the best solution is for regular board members to ignore obvious trolls. Unfortunately, some lack the self-restraint to do so, which means that invariably troll postings will lead to flame wars.

Trolls will be deleted with extreme prejudice. :-)

--Alan

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