I responded to a political rant by questioning the person's mental capabilities. For this I was censored and they stole 10 points from me. What's your opinion (I won't censor you)
2007-11-14 03:55:29 · 10 answers · asked by Realist 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
E...Censorship
2007-11-14 03:57:11 · update #1
Don't worry, it happens to me all the time you f***ing idiot. (just kidding)
2007-11-14 04:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dude #2369™ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We all practice censorship to a degree. Example, a friend brought a guest to a party I was throwing. That person made a racist remark. I politely explained that if I heard any thing like that out of their mouth again they would be escorted from my property and never welcome again. I in no way limited their freedom of speech, they can say whatever they want, just not at my house.
Another example, I don't let Jehovah Witnesses come into my home and try to convert me. I have no problem with them preaching on the street corner, but again, this is MY private property.
Now, this board belongs to Yahoo. When a question or answer gets reported, they automatically ding you. If you believe you were within the guidelines, go to the forum and request a review. It has worked for me!
Finally, re questioning a person's IQ, I try to avoid it because although my answer may not influence the asker (is that the right word?) it may influence someone reading the answers. When you start name calling, it turns people off.
Just my 2 cents.
2007-11-14 12:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by halestrm 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bro, this happens all the time.
I have had questions pre censored or not posted by yahoo.
I have also been blocked by posters who did not like my answer.
This should not be taken too seriously.
2007-11-14 12:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by R8derMike 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The guidelines can be bent to censor things like that. Just be the bigger person.
2007-11-14 12:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Questioning the mental capabilities of a questioner can be considered insulting other members per the TOS.
Even though someone desperately deserves it, you can't do that.
2007-11-14 12:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i lost 10 pts today too for something i said about reagan. HA! i think it's horrible they can ask any question & insult people, but if you respond in kind, you lose points. whatever - it's just all in fun!
2007-11-14 12:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by jack spicer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
let's examine the case of the person who never gets censored -- do they have any real, heart-felt values??
I'd argue they do not.
2007-11-14 12:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its part of the rules here on Yahoo. I dont think many people know what the "Freedom of Speech" in the constitution actually means anymore
2007-11-14 11:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Beware the trolls, they are everywhere. They nailed me for saying NOT!
2007-11-14 16:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by Bleh! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yahoo is not the government, it is a corporation, this website is their private property and you have to agree to their rules to use it... there is no freedom of speech on corporate private property.
2007-11-14 12:10:34 · answer #10 · answered by vegan_geek 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋