The problem is the return to the entirely subjective and undefined rule of the Mod. I had thought that the new forums would be open, but this moderation is a return to the old, as I have said, conservative, style.
Using "'have you earned your red wings" as an example; The real nature of that thread is to ask the questions "Is this socially acceptable? I've done it, should I be ashamed?" While a majority replied with negative responses to the thread, there were a few who posted pertinent info. which could serve to dispel social stigma against an innocuous act. Why would it be locked, considering it was a free exchange of ideas? Most will adhere to their already formed opinions, but there may be some that would gain new insight.
Under the new guidelines it is impossible for that thread to exist, so therefore, impossible for that information to be exchanged.
(I'm really just expressing my opinion that a free exchange of ideas is always better than one moderated from a socially conservative POV, I'm not challenging the right of the moderators to act as commisioned. Do your job, folks, I support you.)
