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The thread was locked to try to nip it in the bud, but those who were involved couldn't leave it and opened another thread to continue the argument instead of moving on

Just in case my opinions should upset anyone else, maybe Ii should just police it with a iron fist and not join in

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I have never supported the practice of capital punishment re the beastliness of hanging of a child for stealing a sheep or the modern practice of lethal injection, the electric chair, hanging etc., but the "parking" of the National Parks' debate thread leaves me to debate that perhaps corporal punishment may have a place in society.

For example the removal of hands for theft could be considered applicable to the theft of another's property i.e. their thoughts and writings. In which case the "parking" applied to that thread is an act of theft [censorship] and not moderation which by its accepted definition implies being diplomatic; acting with restraint and forbearance permitting all parties to be heard.

Just sharing my thoughts on resent proceedings.

EYorkshire come back, don't depart - the world needs sensitivity to counter the draconian that lurks in every follicle of humankind.

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I don't think I should apologise for my opinions, we live in a country that allows free speech,

debate away if you wish too, thread cleaned and reopened and made PC Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Hi all,

I've just spotted this thread, apologies for not joining in sooner.

Part of the problem here is that Nick is participating as both an individual and a moderator. He did what I would have done in the same circumstances and closed the original thread, as it was only likely to lead to further arguments which weren't necessary. This is being seen as controlling his side of the argument which I don't see as being the case, but stopping the degeneration of the discussion.

Please draw a line under it now, keeping on at the same argument is not constructive, everyone has had their say and everyone now understands that comments have been taken the wrong way or made in a way which was misunderstood.

Remember that we are a community of different people with different interests and experiences outside of the forum. That said, there should be no intent from anyone to cause offence to other members. Similarly it should be considered that it's not always possible to infer the true meaning of comments posted on the forum, as all you can read is the words and not the tone or body language you would have face to face.

The forum is very open and threads are not closed often at all, we don't have many big rows and I'd like to keep it that way

Let this be the last word otherwise I will have to do a bit of door knocking On reflection I believe Martin is correct, it is words only and we interpret those the best way we can in the absence of facial/body expressions. I'm sure Nick meant no personal attack on myself and we should go on the same as before (if that was a good thing).

Done and dusted, gone and forgotten , unfortunately in my anger my gallery is gone

EDIT: No Nick, don't change your moderation, I can understand the difficulty of 'modding' and being 'one of the boys', sometimes it's hard to be both. I still need my daily dose of comic relief.

EY

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Must be a first, CG not involved, not even it the country. Still alls well that ends well.

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