Re: [CTRL] What Happens When Whites Are No Longer The Majority?

[Al Hidell]

-Caveat Lector- First, I am not saying that I agree or disagree with the posting at issue. Censorship is defined in my dictionary as something done by a public official, so you are corrrect that this action does not meet the formal definition of censorship. (I believe that the courts have addressed the issue of freedom of expression on "public" newsgroups, and the role of newsgroup moderators; does anyone have any information on this?) And certainly, it is not feasable for every newsgroup to accept every posting. For example, CTRL is not the place to post restaurant reviews. However, I believe that the prevention of a certain ideas or viewpoint from being expressed is in fact censorship as that term is commonly understood. On the other hand, I also support the right of newsgroup moderators (or indeed any webmaster) to define limits as to the content they will accept for posting. As a magazine publisher with a website who does not publish every submission, it would be hypocritical of me to criticize a newsgroup moderator for exercising the same discretion. But on the other hand (I think I'm on my third hand), I like to think that I am exercising editorial judgement of the submission as a piece of writing (i.e. is this an interesting and well-written article) rather than rejecting an article because I don't like and/or believe the opinions expressed in the article. In a message dated 7/31/2002 3:20:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Racist postings are not allowed on SNETNEWS as stated in the rules that every subscriber agrees to follow as a condition of participating. It is not censorship. Al Hidell PARANOIA: The Conspiracy Reader PO Box 1041 Providence, RI 02901-1041 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.paranoiamagazine.com <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om