This is very disconcerting to me. A post was made commenting on what I believe is a valid and timely topic.
Specifically, censorship and the political pendulum.
I believe this is a worthy topic and should be discussed among Linux aficionados.
Unfortunately the "moderator", in zealous proficiency , reached for the "ban hammer" much too quickly, in my opinion.
This topic will and is insinuating itself into the Linux community whether we like it or not.
This forum seems a fine place to discuss, hash-out, argue, and regurgitate the nuances of the topic.
The post could have been moved to "Off Topic" rather than just locking the thread.
I understand, and agree, that "politics" should not inseminate itself into the discussion of Linux. But there are times that Linux users may wish to discuss topics other than "Linux Foo".
Just my opinion.
The thread in question: https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-com-politics-what-is-happening.34529/#post-122249
Specifically, censorship and the political pendulum.
I believe this is a worthy topic and should be discussed among Linux aficionados.
Unfortunately the "moderator", in zealous proficiency , reached for the "ban hammer" much too quickly, in my opinion.
This topic will and is insinuating itself into the Linux community whether we like it or not.
This forum seems a fine place to discuss, hash-out, argue, and regurgitate the nuances of the topic.
The post could have been moved to "Off Topic" rather than just locking the thread.
I understand, and agree, that "politics" should not inseminate itself into the discussion of Linux. But there are times that Linux users may wish to discuss topics other than "Linux Foo".
Just my opinion.
The thread in question: https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-com-politics-what-is-happening.34529/#post-122249