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Originally Posted by N1
So we are free to discuss climatic changes on other planets but not our own. This is wrong. Astronomy is also about drawing conclusions from what we see elsewhere about the world we live on. I'd say most people on here don't believe in climate change, because there is nothing to be believed. There is evidence, and there is its interpretation. So maybe the TOS should allow certain things to be discussed, as long as the discussion is scientifically based. And by doing that, even those who disagree with a certain interpretation of the available evidence, get to say why they disagree. There is nothing wrong with that. The TOS should enable scientific discussion, not serve to appease those incapable of it.
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I'll put it to you this way:
Mike has invited us into
his 'living room'.
We're welcome to discuss things and share our astro observations and photos.
He's asked us that while we're in
his 'living room' that we not discuss religion, climate change, politics.
I think it's only polite that we respect that.
He has stated many times in the past, IIS is not a democracy, it's
his forum.
If you find the need to express your views on those subjects please find another forum, social media, platform to take up your cause.
(I'm paraphrasing his words btw).
RB
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Originally Posted by casstony
While I agree that the suppression of climate change discussion is wrong and deniers are fools, the Mods have a difficult (though highly paid) job and I think we just have to go along with the TOS and whatever rulings the Mods make.
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Originally Posted by snowyskiesau
Having been a moderator on a number of forums, I agree about the various no-go subjects mentioned here. Not so much from the view that they shouldn't be discussed at all but they are too far off topic (astronomy).
A reminder of the rules then a ban with the ban period increasing each time it is imposed seems fair.
Lots of other forums exist to air your religious, political or crackpot opinions 
Hope Alex is safe. I went through bush-fires here in Tassie earlier in the year so can sympathise with his situation. |
Thank you, I appreciate people that understand what it's like to moderate a big forum such as ours.
Houghy, Al and myself have dedicated untold hours on here, since 2005, and we've seen many members come and go and I might add many good moderators come and go because of the pressure of this unpaid job.
We have families and family commitments too and we try our best to keep an even keel on IIS.
We can only offer our best, under these difficult circumstances.
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Originally Posted by JA
Stay safe Alex.
Best
JA
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Yep, stay safe Alex, good luck with your dad and the fires.
As I explained to Alex just before I banned him, I have both parents suffering from cancer and another relative in the hospital with a terminal illness.
And I have fires that are coming our way too and have to do prepair for the worst for my family.
RB