This just popped up for me on the site, because some moderator deemed this a clear violation of the site rules. These messages really need to be improved to actually cite what was being violated in a clear and specific way. Acknowledge you violated a rule -— What rule? — Doesn’t matter ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Which part of it exactly is in violation, what rule?
Given our clear goals, these are our only ideological prohibitions:
- Advocacy for third parties or third-party candidates
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- Attacks on Democratic candidates based on right-wing rhetoric and frames
Did I cross a line by pointing out that blaming the 2016 loss and misreading of the election on Russia was mighty convenient for the careers of many pundits and campaign consultants? Is that a “right-wing frame”? Does that not appear to be the reality today?
I don’t find that to be a “right-wing” framing though — there are plenty on the left who see the result the same. The current media reporting on the Mueller report and the evidence from the indictments (eg. no conspiracy charges) point to “Russiagate” being way overblown.
I guess maybe it’s some other rule?
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Wasn’t a personal attack, so I’m good on those 3.
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I’m certainly hoping we can get back to being a reality-based community now that we can start moving past Russia.
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Not seeing it here either….
This is the same abusive moderation that has seen good members of this community banned from and pushed off the site.
I’m not comparing myself to her directly, but there is an ongoing problem with moderation abuse on this site that Kos needs to deal with.