[Hoot Gibson]

I suggested that moderation was needed, admitted that I have repeatedly broken the rules by responding to insults in kind, and also volunteered to be the first member suspended.

Without some enforcement of the rules, forums like this quickly deteriorate to the point where they are not worth the time to post. The name calling, the spamming with repetitive posts not related to the thread topic - it all leads to lower quality debate and it ultimately leads to less activity. In my 11 years as a member here, the quality of posts has never been lower and this was the first time that I resorted to complaining to the moderators. 

I will not wait another 11 years before complaining again if nothing changes. Actually, if nothing changes, I will probably just look for better political discussion elsewhere.

Man i agree with you Hooter there should be rules there are only 1 set of facts but on FB Twitter and other social media platforms ever body got there own set of facts and we seen the results of that on Jan. 6th 2021 
They need to be liable for there content to much damage being done and if you don't play by the rules your out

You have also seen the results for years and in the months leading up to the elections, when Black Lives Matter and Antifa used Twitter to organize violent protests that resulted in deaths, injuries, looting, and arson. What did Twitter do to rein in those organizations? Nothing, because they were considered helpful to Democrats' election chances.

If you believe in rules and accountability, then you should be in favor of repealing Section 230. Nothing gets a big corporation's attention more quickly than the prospect of facing a jury in a wrongful death case. But a corporation that is receiving special protection from the federal government has an obligation to treat its users fairly. That is not happening and the attempt to put Parler out of business by these bully companies is outrageous.