Charles Anthony

Seconded!

That is an edge case, as MH already pointed out. We are at peace with allowing that scenario as long as it does not become abused. No.

Posting images of tables and graphs are OK. Posting images of text-with-complete-sentences is not OK. Moderators may take such images of text-with-complete-sentences down and convert them to links.

Yes. Pictures of text are not fine. We are telling folks not to post pictures of text. We are telling folks to post text or to post a link to the source of the text. Posting pictures of text is not acceptable.

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In that case, type it all out -- the good old-fashioned way. Do not post photographs of text. Post a link to the source document instead. It is that simple.

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....which clearly states: "No reproduction without permission" at the bottom. I reviewed this with Greg and the image is back up on display. No. It is not a definable concept. Rather, it is a subjective judgement. Take advantage of the constructive criticism your readers have provided. Demonstrate your intentions by re-starting your discussion. You can do it. Nobody is being punished. The only posts taken down from your thread were trolling. ... decide for themselves how they can improve the 2nd draft. That depends on the nature of the post to which a member responds. If a member responds to that which he believes to be trolling, then the member is guilty of feeding trolling. Feeding trolling is a shameful act. Sometimes perception matters. Little by little, folks are starting to get it. We recognize that modus operandi. There is more to this particular story: The mod staff simply did not agree on intervention. Try to work that into the flow charts. The mod staff arrived at a compromise that would minimize censorship and allow the discussion to continue. We leave folks with the freedom to demonstrate their intentions by starting a 2nd thread.

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Folks, Play the ball and not the player.

No. The thread was closed because it was turning into a disorganized mess. Consider it a 1st draft. We suggest that you re-open your topic again but try to write a more focussed Opening Post.

Folks, Stop trolling. This thread is permanently locked. Argus and all, Feel free to re-start a new thread with a clear focus. Call it The Problem With Progressives -- Take 2 if you will. If a 2nd thread takes off without being trolled, we may merge threads. Good luck.

On a case by case basis. Perhaps. What do you recommend? I do not understand what you are asking. Please complete your question: In light of what you have had deleted recently, ..... ?

Folks, Avoid trolling. Play the ball, not the player.

Stop drifting this thread. Yes.

Folks, Sorry for the interruption and the delay. The thread is re-opened now. This thread prompted an interesting discussion between the mods! Opinion pieces are acceptable but OPs still need to back up their posts as per the forum rules and guidelines to stimulate conversation and keep it moving forward. That is it. Carry on!

Folks, This thread is locked until further notice. Please be patient. Stay tuned. We will get back to you tonight.

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Folks, Avoid calling for violence.

Indeed. The culprits got the message. Yes. The off-track posts were taken down. This message and some of the precedding messages will probably be taken down once the discussion moves past the thread drift.

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Why do you say that? No, they are not members any more but the information is still considered private.We consider that to be courteous.

Folks, Please refrain from trying to sneak personal attacks under the radar. You run the risk of having your posting privileges suspended. Consider yourself warned. Yes. It is specific enough. That is a personal attack. It is not acceptable.

Guys, What Is Going On?