treevet
Addicted to ArboristSite
Commercial tree care and climbing forum, the Buzz is moderated by its owner. I know it is not within rules to discuss moderating of ASite but it seems such a big part of this business is its forums, some discussion of this subject is prudent and even productive. Owners of TB, TH and the late TW all are/were moderated by their owners, who develop an inner circle of posters and if ideas and opinions do not suit the owners then the zombie like followers are put upon the posters that offend the owner. Then the owner bans them and sometimes washes out all their posts. Where is free speech?
If you are an American your free speech is supposed to be protected but in some countries speech that offends the rulers can make a person subject to imprisonment or even injury or death. You would think that an unbound entity such as the internet would promote free speech since imprisonment etc. is next to impossible given the vague rules and origin of posters. But when the owners of the forums can shut the mouth offending their sensitive self rightious ears by banning them and their thoughts. why frequent such forums ? Very sad state of affairs that has regressed significantly lately in my opinion.,
If you are an American your free speech is supposed to be protected but in some countries speech that offends the rulers can make a person subject to imprisonment or even injury or death. You would think that an unbound entity such as the internet would promote free speech since imprisonment etc. is next to impossible given the vague rules and origin of posters. But when the owners of the forums can shut the mouth offending their sensitive self rightious ears by banning them and their thoughts. why frequent such forums ? Very sad state of affairs that has regressed significantly lately in my opinion.,