Following an infestation of abusive comments, I've decided to start moderating comments. After you've been approved the first time, you'll subsequently be able to post without hassle.
It was a tough decision, but I believe the best option at the moment. I truly do want robust discussions, but endless abuse, name-calling and the like helps nobody and only serves as a platform to bigots. They can spread their bile elsewhere, frankly.
It's an important step. The abuse, name-calling and aggression distract and deflect from sensible discussion. Perhaps they are meant to but they are a waste of time.
Respect for the opinions of others, no matter how different they may be to one's own makes for a mature exchange of views.
You get some interesting posts on this blog if one can be bothered wading through the abusive rant. It will be good to see it stopped.
The only downside to the vetting of posts is that it seems to be done, understandably, in Oz time, which inhibits overseas posters ability to participate.
Like all things there are positives and negatives. You never get it all.
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It was a tough decision, but I believe the best option at the moment. I truly do want robust discussions, but endless abuse, name-calling and the like helps nobody and only serves as a platform to bigots.
They can spread their bile elsewhere, frankly.
It's an important step. The abuse, name-calling and aggression distract and deflect from sensible discussion. Perhaps they are meant to but they are a waste of time.
Respect for the opinions of others, no matter how different they may be to one's own makes for a mature exchange of views.
You get some interesting posts on this blog if one can be bothered wading through the abusive rant. It will be good to see it stopped.
The air ain't so fetid in here any more. The width may have declined, but feel that qualtity!
The only downside to the vetting of posts is that it seems to be done, understandably, in Oz time, which inhibits overseas posters ability to participate.
Like all things there are positives and negatives. You never get it all.
Point taken.
Let's hope this system improves in time. I'll process comments as fast as possible, so hold that thought.
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