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all the more reason not to add to the "blackout" of any truths...Unfortunately, truth has become suggestive as well as which truths are being focusing on and which ones are being ignored.
Selective awareness is pretty common.
Maybe it's always been that way...
Probably perceived as equally harmful by most.all the more reason not to add to the "blackout" of any truths...
can the truth hurt more than the lies...?
Ill be the first in line to take ownership and stand and fight yeah, but this is not the main threat. Govt spooks first try to intimidate the host. Thats how they took Wikileaks off Amazon servers. That miserable turd Bezos was all too willing to comply with a "request" from a senator.We'll just have to see nomad. You post as much stuff to draw the attention of dear leader as anyone. Will you be the first to send a fat check if we need to lawyer up at some point?
I agree. I was only commenting regarding the actual owners of a site being responsible for content posted by users. Seems like an easy way to shut down all but the most powerful (profitable), and heavily moderated sites.I still don't see how making the forum be not viewable to the general public be a legal liability.
New members can join. They just sign up. They can't see the content of the forum until they do sign up. The site still exists and anyone can register. It is just viewable to members only. Just like (for instance) the smack house, or any firearms forum, or any forum that usually has an off topic or political discussion section. Some sections of the site are viewable to the public - others are viewable only to those who have an account.I agree. I was only commenting regarding the actual owners of a site being responsible for content posted by users. Seems like an easy way to shut down all but the most powerful (profitable), and heavily moderated sites.
In terms of making the forum not viewable to lurkers, how is a new member ever going to join the site?
Invite only?
i hope the non bots see some stuff that makes them say ...Look at the topics that the "guests" are currently viewing, it is eye opening!! A lot of them are old gun related threads. Also threads about pedophilia and violence.
Already said im in for 100 to shut the door.
Whatever it takes... However prevention is the best medicine.I'm in for $100 toward legal fees if need be.
Thanks, I guessI love gar. But his indifference drives me insane...
And honestly the biggest readon I didn't want him to take the helm... Which is bittersweet because his same attitude has kept me here.
Fuck
Who are you, again?I love gar. But his indifference drives me insane...
And honestly the biggest readon I didn't want him to take the helm... Which is bittersweet because his same attitude has kept me here.
Fuck
FOR GAR..Thanks, I guess
I'm not the all being master of time space and dimension here. We have a solid team in place who I am sure are reading this as well. If the double secret Pentaverate along with THE PEOPLE, Eddie, and other mods, admin, and tech support geniuses working in the background here think locking the front door is a good idea, I won't argue with them one bit.
Exactly. I personally think it's too late to close the door, but it ain't a bad idea. I assure you that the lashings I recieved (and administered) here wouldn't fly elsewhere.I agree. I was only commenting regarding the actual owners of a site being responsible for content posted by users. Seems like an easy way to shut down all but the most powerful (profitable), and heavily moderated sites.
In terms of making the forum not viewable to lurkers, how is a new member ever going to join the site?
Invite only?
Algorithm violations-what would Labusas get banned for?
what would Labusas get banned for?
Bingo.Algorithm violations-
For real? Out of my 1/8th of post counts I've probably posted more pics(memes and free post declarations don't count,) ... And I've easily met a dozen or so here... Im sorry I haven't personally traveled to meet you in detroit...I have been to detroit its not quite as shitty as i thought it would be... When I was there I stated in taylor and ate at Pias ...then got the hell out of dodge.Who are you, again?
Unfortunately you are correct. Report will be generated that match the search parameters before a human even looks at the subject site, if then.Bingo.
It's not like there's some government Karen sitting in an office someplace reading every post.
There will be keyword searches and such and that will go into a big supercomputer someplace which will determine our fate. No human involvement at all.
We'll just be deleted from the internet one day.
ban humansHumans are already looking...
You make good points. There is no legal argument either way. The forum is place for the people to express their opinions and is protected under the first amendmentI still don't see how making the forum be not viewable to the general public be a legal liability. I can definitely see it being wide open being a liability. All proper firearms forums are blocked from general viewing.
Though I am not an attorney I can hold my own with them - freek can attest to this - there hasn't been a single argument (legally) to keep it wide open for viewing.
Is it legal, or "just because" you don't want to? That would be fine, but don't throw the Law in there as an excuse. I'll call you on that one and win.
Also, channeling my best Ian, given the circumstances I bet you a dollar he'd make biketalk private.
Whats in the search engines will stay there, and its plenty. Closing the door means the world doesnt get the instant feed from the good work of those that post INCONVENIENT TRUTHS about the establishment and their control and manipulation of society, and this lowers the risk profile. Seems to me this might be good idea until the mysterious "owner(s)" take some easy and simple steps to fortify this platform for free speech like regular offsite backups of the forum, non US hosting in a country that doesnt just bow to US demands and pressure, a structure of ownership that does not lead back to one person who can be threatened and intimidated - like say collective ownership in trust.Exactly. I personally think it's too late to close the door, but it ain't a bad idea. I assure you that the lashings I recieved (and administered) here wouldn't fly elsewhere.
Any forum that has any discussion of guns, right wing politics and bikers (read hells angels) is GUARANTEED on the radar of Govt spooks. GUARANTEED.It's not like there's some government Karen sitting in an office someplace reading every post.
Were you one of the guys Gregggg was talking about in the spammer thread? Something aboot fuck around and find out?So, ...................... NO NO NO!
Relax, we'll call you when we need to use your orange backhoe.Were you one of the guys Gregggg was talking about in the spammer thread? Something aboot fuck around and find out?
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