As hobbes has pointed out, we all have an emotional involvement in threads we start. Particularly those which are not of a frivolous nature, like most of mine.
That being the case, I think it would be appropriate if someone explained the situation to Brenda. Even if it were only in private, there is no need for the rest of us to know, however I think she deserves that.
Civil liberties are important, even if this is "only" the internet. A book is just a series of words, as is a thread / post. There is no difference, any erosion of freedom of expression is a bad thing.
It's just a matter of scale, this is just book burning, in a small way.
However from little acorns large oaks grow.
I say once more - I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
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