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Create your own forum. There are people enjoying the quality of this forum enough to pay for it.AUMathTutor said:- other?
A generic discussion of the concepts of freedom of speech and censorship on the internet would probably best fit the politics forum.AUMathTutor said:If I wanted to discuss, say, the ethical implications of censorship/forum control/etc. of moderators/administrators on internet discussion boards/forums, which of the following places would be the best to start such a discussion?
- General discussion
- Forum feedback
- Philosophy
- other?
Fair enough. Either way, it really isn't a very complicated issue.AUMathTutor said:"A generic discussion of the concepts of freedom of speech and censorship on the internet would probably best fit the politics forum."
Really? I wasn't aware that "freedom of speech" applied in a private setting. This is, ostensibly, a private setting, yes? I'm not really concerned in talking about laws, or acts of congress, or anything of that nature, but more fundamental questions, such as: is it right to operate a discussion forum where entirely free expression is not allowed? what are the ethical implications of limiting human autonomy in a purportedly justifiable manner? are there any limits to the contracts embodied in forum rules, limits which are fundamental and irrespective of the actual wording of the rules, such as has been found of other contracts in courts of law? etc.
The more I think about it to myself, I think I'll post it to the philosophy forum, once I've had a chance to really think through my main points.
AUMathTutor said:That's a little hostile, humanino. I asked a simple question, and was looking for a simple answer. I do not feel that the topic I propose is so inappropriate as to be banned from discussion on this website. Do you feel that way?
Perhaps I'm being overly defensive, and you didn't mean to offend. In which case, let me rephrase my question: of all of the places to put such a post in Physics Forums, which one would be most appropriate and why? I, personally, am leaning towards the philosophy subforum, but there are arguments to be made for others, I'm sure.
Ah, yes. I see you're a PF contributor. I understand that entails a $15 donation to the forums? Well, that's for one year. I guess you get a discount for 5 years, that's onl $50. Well, at least it's money well spent.
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AUMathTutor said:"A generic discussion of the concepts of freedom of speech and censorship on the internet would probably best fit the politics forum."
Really? I wasn't aware that "freedom of speech" applied in a private setting. This is, ostensibly, a private setting, yes? I'm not really concerned in talking about laws, or acts of congress, or anything of that nature, but more fundamental questions, such as: is it right to operate a discussion forum where entirely free expression is not allowed? what are the ethical implications of limiting human autonomy in a purportedly justifiable manner? are there any limits to the contracts embodied in forum rules, limits which are fundamental and irrespective of the actual wording of the rules, such as has been found of other contracts in courts of law? etc.
The more I think about it to myself, I think I'll post it to the philosophy forum, once I've had a chance to really think through my main points. Thanks for your help, though. Well, except for Cyrus. While I'm flattered that you wouldn't ban me from your forums, I must say you didn't really address my post. Ars gratia artis, much?
humanino said:This is a quality forum, and you are only achieving one thing : loosing moderators' time. Please stop, that is useless. Ultimately they could take legal action against your behavior.
rootX said:I don't know what you are talking about.
If one doesn't agree to that, one shouldn't have accepted the rules when he registered. Most forums have certain rules and they ask you to accept them when you register. If you think those rules are not acceptable then simply don't register.
AUMathTutor said:Ah, but that's just what I'm talking about, rootX! You've hit right on it. Here are some questions that I would like to find answers to:
(1) Should you have a legal right to make such rules?
(2) Should you have a moral right to make such rules?
(3) Do forum members have an obligation to follow any and all rules, even if they agree to them?
(4) If not, why not, and where does one draw the line?
(5) Why draw the line there, and not elsewhere?
(6) Are there other solutions to the problem, other than making sets of arbitrary rules*?
etc.
* I do not mean to demean the rules in any way. The rules actually acknowledge that they are arbitrary, and it would therefore be a misrepresentation on my part to say that they weren't. Quoting: "The owners and mentors of Physics Forums reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason."
That could have been interpreted as hostile. rootX has stated my simple point. Once one has signed an agreement on rules which have proven efficient to maintain such a high quality forum, it becomes difficult to deny the agreement. I would not ban discussion of the rules altogether, but the careful respect is on the side questioning the rules they have already agreed are reasonable.AUMathTutor said:That's a little hostile, humanino. I asked a simple question, and was looking for a simple answer. I do not feel that the topic I propose is so inappropriate as to be banned from discussion on this website. Do you feel that way?
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