I don't want people to be censored.

I don't want the board to be a vehicle for anything that could be construed as threatening or harassing.

If the board is seen as providing platform for threats or harassment, the board will likely be attacked.

We don't want the board to be attacked because we want to keep it available.

There is a shared element of responsibility that should be owned-up-to by the members of the board to not post material that is illegal or even in bad taste so as to avoid reciprocal attacks, and avoid the board and website and the issue as a whole to being seen in a bad light by newcomers.

All this stands, even though detractors may not hold themselves to the same standards.

The official position of the board is that we will remove material that is illegal, however material that is in poor taste will not be removed, but neither will it be encouraged.

David's "Final Payup" story, which he has deleted on his own at this point, was neither theatening nor illegal.

Unfortunately members should keep in mind that these boards are monitored and scrutinized in detail by those that are hostile to the cause. Every single word of every message and poem is scanned for material that can be used against us. Any material that can be used to cast members and the issue in a negative light will be used, with a vengence and won't be forgotten...

It is up to the Chemtrail community as individuals and as a whole to decide how they wish to comport themselves. These decisions and actions will have an effect on how the issue is seen, played-out and resolved.

I think the Chemtrail community should make a concerted effort to show itself and thus the issue in a positive light, even if those hostile to the issue will use every opportunity to discredit, vilify and slander.

Let other's negativity discredit themselves.

I suggest to take the high road.

You say all is fair in Love and War...

Well this isn't War, it's Court. The court of public opinion.

What do you do when you go to court? You shave, get a haircut and wear a suit.

just some thoughts...


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