Not to change the subject at all but. . .I tend to be somewhat spartan, and a little harsh, in my outlook, but ideaological in my beliefs -An ideaology which, contrary to my Nietzsche leanings, is rooted in compassion for my fellow man. Practicality wise, I would love nothing more than to cloister this forum off only to those with both an educated and informed base in matters concering politics, philosophy and religion. Ideaologically, I believe with all my heart in the Supreme Law of the Land, which mandates amongst many things, that every man possesses the right to voice their opinion without censorship. That suggests, by innuendo, that the fount of knowledge is drawn from the waters of multiplicity in opinion. So there is an inconsistancy: Fair censorship for the sake of discussion, or freedom of forum for the hope of betterment? I chose what I see as the only accetpable response.
Ironically, it was the most useless person in this forum which forced my decision. I realized that as knee-jerk, worthless and predictable as Vince tends to be, being uneducated, easily swayed and insane in no way revokes his rights. And regardless of whether I respect him, or his views, I have to respect his right to existance and expression. I think that speaks for my feelings regarding obnoxious individuals
As for spammers. .. Advertising has its place, especially in America where our place in the world was established through out economic and technological finesse rather than our political beliefs, but there are limits. I don't believe even the strongest capitalist conviction would try and equate advertising with expression. They are two entirely different animals.
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