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CaoPaux · May 22, 2011

Darren Frey said:
so it gives him the right to be a jerk?

Here's another hint: If I were being a jerk, I'd've answered "Because." or some other less-than-elaborative response as suited your less-than-apposite question.

You still haven't answered mine.

Don West · May 23, 2011

I don't agree with visiting one site to trash another. However, it can be a public service to warn other writers of what's going on. In much the same way as we do with publishers and agents. And we really trash them, don't we.

Think PA! I really can't see the difference.

Polenth · May 23, 2011

Don West said:
I don't agree with visiting one site to trash another. However, it can be a public service to warn other writers of what's going on. In much the same way as we do with publishers and agents. And we really trash them, don't we. Think PA! I really can't see the difference.

You don't see a difference between warning someone about scams and warning them that another forum doesn't like boob photos?

Deleted member 42 · May 23, 2011

Don West said:
I don't agree with visiting one site to trash another. However, it can be a public service to warn other writers of what's going on. In much the same way as we do with publishers and agents. And we really trash them, don't we. Think PA! I really can't see the difference.

I'm sure that when AW becomes a democracy, your vote will be fully counted.

Don West · May 24, 2011

Polenth said:
You don't see a difference between warning someone about scams and warning them that another forum doesn't like boob photos?

It's not only the censorship, but the erratic moderation and privacy issues as well. When there are several mods on a forum, like here, it's a protection of sorts against abuse by one individual who sees him/herself as some sort of demi-god.

CaoPaux · May 24, 2011

For f'k's sake people: AW IS NOT THE PLACE TO WHINGE ABOUT THE MODERATION POLICES OF OTHER, PRIVATE BOARDS -- not the least when you haven't a clue what censorship is.

But, here, since you're having such difficulty understanding the word "no", I'm giving you some time to parse it out. </demi-god>

Clementine B · May 24, 2011

But this is censorship that goes way beyond the pale. For instance, on AW there is a thread which lists other writer's sites. Someone posted something similar on WN and it was deleted. The only reason I can think of, is that they're afraid of the competition!

MacAllister · May 24, 2011

That's two of you with three days off to consider carefully that "knock it off" means KNOCK IT OFF.

Kensington · May 24, 2011

Hmmm...just curious as to why this thread was allowed to remain in the first place, if the topic is so out-of-bounds. It was locked, I believe, just a few days ago, but then re-opened.

MacAllister · May 24, 2011

That was already answered on the previous page, Kensington.

CaoPaux said:
Because it provides information to actual WN members who have trouble connecting to the site and wonder if it's Just Them.

Do you have anything useful to add?

The thread that was started a couple of days ago got combined with the long-running Writers.net thread, for purposes of keeping things searchable.

It's been patiently explained over and over and over again that it's entirely different to have a place where people can check in (a thread that's been here since 2008, btw) and letting disgruntled people just air their general grievances with the moderation policies on another (privately-owned) board.

Did you wish to take issue with that policy, or are you just not actually bothering to read what people are posting?

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