Figures that the True Leftists would rally around Libertas. 
What the hell are you talking about? Noted homophobic true leftist Snowstalker is ecstatic about the banning, while people like BRTD and myself, sworn enemies of the True Leftist menace, are rightfully disgusted.
I'm in full agreement with Lief on this one. I may be a staunch liberal, but I've not identified with those proclaiming themselves as "True Leftists". After all, I don't think you'll be finding too many Hillary Clinton supporters (such as myself) among that group. I objectively, sincerely, and vehemently think this was a terrible decision by those that control the banning process. Those that supported this ban (with very limited exception) are by and large prudes and homophobes, despite some proclaiming themselves as social liberals.
I may not be the most active poster here by any means, but I have to question my own membership here. It's readily apparent that certain people are not wanted here and it's not hard to see some that'll be targeted next. There's something seriously wrong with this forum and it appears that those elements are getting stronger over time. I've seen this sort of action kill forums in the past and this one will be a shell of its former self if it's allowed to continue. Good members have already been pushed out over faulty administrative decisions. This will only exacerbate the situation. If people are being targeted for banning, advance notice would hardly be a bad thing.
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I'm sure that afleitch and Marokai are thrilled to hear that they're homophobic "prudes" now. And of course let's not forget fact that one of our proudest "anti-pruders", Grumps, was beating the ban drumbeat loudest, whereas Madeleine, who with the possible exception of Simfan is the
only poster here who can actually be described in any honest way as "prudish", was in Libertas's corner. It totally all fits that explanation, duh!
"Very limited exception" my
eye. I don't know why you feel the need to default to this explanation, but repeating it over and over (obviously there are many folks beside you who are doing so, and this post is a response to them as well) doesn't make it any less ludicrous.
TBH I would argue that the very term "prude" is something without a meaningful and consistent definition except as a term of vague abuse anyway, and thus needs to stop being used so much. But such an argument isn't a necessary part of my point.
The one thing I will agree with here is your last sentence. The Mods have an obligation to do a better job communicating limits and providing warnings; doing so won't silence every sh*t-stirrer but it's the right thing to do and will certainly help matters.
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