The question really is where to find the dividing line between history and politics. But ultimately the problem for the administrators wasn't so much the actual discussion of politics but the manner in which it was discussed. People went too far. I usually enjoyed the give and take of the O-Club. But before the ban it just got stupid. So I avoided most of the threads on the issue. That option wasn't open to the mods. They took action.
Now some are whinging about the 'loss of freedom'. But this isn't a free country. It's the bulletin board of a private company. You either play nice or you'll be asked to leave. That's what happened.
In general I would agree with this statement.
But also in all honesty. I've rarely seen anything argued any more intensely then even in the general discussion forums.
In some aspects IMO it's been worse there. Which is why I dont read or post there often anymore.
The ban in general also IMO is going to be impossible to enforce in the long term.
Simply because so much of what is discussed have such close ties to politics.
Many subjects will just naturally flow into that.
Perhaps a different method of Modding would be more effective (inasmuch as the current methods have worked so well LOL)
As for loss of freedoms.
It can be argued.against (though not here) the legalities of your statement.
There certainly may be legal precedent to challenge it.
Personally I wouldnt.
I happen to generally like the folks that run this show even though as is the case now I may not always be in complete agreement with them.
So I'd rather not take it to that level.
Plus its really not worth my time and aggravation
And I really would rather not take up that much of their tie and aggrivation that could be better spent developing the game
Thirdly.
The end result I think would be undisireable for all.
that being. the whole BBS shebang. Goes bye bye
So I would suggest nobody else try it either..
