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"Damn the votes, full speed ahead"

Posters should go full speed ahead if issue is with a topically relevant opinion, not the way it is expressed. We're all here for different reasons, but I like to presume we want to discuss a topic online.

Gaining Internet points or avoiding moderation penalties shouldn't be a priority. If it is, the result is sycophantic conformance. This makes for uninteresting discussions.



That's great up until you have something you really want to say on a post you're very interested in and find you're not allowed to say anything at all.


Self-censorship or outright muzzling. Pick your poison. I'd rather people speak their mind, even unpopular opinions.




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