Moderators Keep On Harrassing Me for Being Politically Incorrect

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The discussion centers on a user expressing frustration over receiving warnings from moderators Ian Smith and Kerrie for politically incorrect comments. The user believes the forum should support academic freedom but feels that the moderation contradicts this principle. They draw a parallel to historical figures like Galileo and Socrates, suggesting that current actions against politically incorrect speech are hypocritical. Another participant supports the moderators, emphasizing the need for judgment in distinguishing between academic freedom and offensive remarks. The conversation highlights a conflict between free expression and community standards within the forum.
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First it was Ian Smith, now Kerrie with the PMs giving me warnings. I thought this forum supported academic freedom. I guess I was wrong. I hope no one on the administration team here ever criticizes the society of the past for persecuting intellectuals like Galileo, Copernicus, and Socrates for being polically incorrect, for that would be hypocritical.

Ironically, Ian Smith made the comment "Yeah but you need to understand the past and the mistake made during that time to make sure that mistake are not repeated in the future" https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=62323

Cheers!
 
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Scientific Method said:
First it was Ian Smith, now Kerrie with the PMs giving me warnings. I thought this forum supported academic freedom. I guess I was wrong.
A person needs to excersize at least a modicum of judgement as to what crosses the line from "academic freedom" to bad taste, poor judgement, and denigrating/insulting.

Having read your posts I stand 100% behind Ian Smith and Kerrie.
 
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