I think the tone here is way too heated.

I would hope we could allow for differences of opinion without personal attacks.

Frankly, I have felt attacked personally for having spoken up here and made the case for what I think is a better way (without attacking others), and I have felt “alienated" by others…and that's too bad...

Why is this getting so heated? Probably because it touches on that precious principle of free speech.

Therefore, while it may be "legal" because this is a private community, this policy is indeed Censorship in Action, pure and simple.

And surely, this violation of the “principle” of free speech -- particularly for inoffensive remarks -- triggers an emotional response for many.

But please keep in mind, that this is a travel bulletin board...not a government...or an army...or a religion.

In addition, please keep in mind that email can be an overly harsh form of expression, and the interpretation of positions can be easily exaggerated.

Except for the most egregiously offensive remarks, I don’t think personal attacks are appropriate here, and I think people’s differing opinions should be welcomed and even encouraged.


[This message has been edited by nologic (edited 08-16-2001).]