Censorship

[Jimbuna]

Well I've certainly nothing to add to what I posted in the thread in question at the time of closure and those comments above in #6 and 7.

[CaptainHaplo]

Originally Posted by Stealhead

beyond that people where violating the forum rules.

If people violate the forum rules, I hope that warnings/infractions/etc were issued as they are in other cases. While things can get heated, we all need to stick within the rules of the forum. For those who were not doing so, correction is appropriate and I trust - provided. Otherwise I would ask why it is dealt with differently in other posts.

*I noted that there were some folks on both sides of the issue going a bit off the deep end. Doesn't matter what "side" someone is on - we all like this site and the rules keep it the place it is.*

[Ducimus]

Across the nation, maybe even the world, that topic got way more attention then it deserved. I'm glad it's locked. There are far more important things to worry about then a scenario, that by way of comparison, is mundane and unimportant.

[AVGWarhawk]

As stated in this thread, the case is tried. Both sides have been looked at and over in the original thread. There will be no great revelations and earth shattering new evidence with continuing the original thread. Everyone has posted their thoughts based on factual evidence and or speculation. Some posted using both. Some are in disbelief in their hearts. The problem is, in a court of law, hearts do not matter much. Decision is based on facts and laws.

When what ifs are introduced it is time to move on.

Not to mention it was getting a bit ugly. We don't care for ugly.

[CaptainHaplo]

AVG - there have been some additional info - mainly from the "friend" Rachel who testified. That info came courtesy of the interviews she is doing on the circuit (circus) of various channels - such as CNN.

However, the info is not significant other than continuing to paint TM in a negative light - which is why its not being heavily reported.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

AVG - there have been some additional info - mainly from the "friend" Rachel who testified. That info came courtesy of the interviews she is doing on the circuit (circus) of various channels - such as CNN.

However, the info is not significant other than continuing to paint TM in a negative light - which is why its not being heavily reported.

CNN is basically the only one continuing to drum up ratings with this case with any vigor . Jeantel might find it is in her best interest to stay silent. Any negative reporting is back page news. No one likes egg on their face.

The thread was closed because members were getting heated. Time for a breather. Best maybe to move onto the next latest and greatest.

[vienna]

I avoided that thread like the plague; I more or less had a fair idea of where it was going to go and how it was going to end up. If Neal or Jim or any other moderator feels there is a good reason to lock a thread, I respect their decision. It's not censorship, it's calmer heads prevailing. If anyone feels they really, really have the unquenchable need to flagellate deceased equines, there are plenty of other places on the Net to vent their particular brand of opinion...



My lord, you have no idea how many times in the past I have wished I could do this...





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[August]

Edit posted in wrong thread

[AVGWarhawk]

It was not labelled a hate crime. The issue these days are not the crimes themselves. It is about race and is there any profit in it if promoted.