TriX wrote:
But we re NOT discussing copyright law, we are discussing abiding by the forum’s posted rules and the originator’s (clearly posted and reiterated) wishes. This is NOT about censorship, it is about respect, courtesy and adherence to the rules, and no amount of obfuscation, self-justification or attempting to steer the thread elsewhere will change that. It is simple to end this - apologize, admit you made a mistake (we all do) and commit to not repeating the offense. Simple.
If you had read the thread, TriX, you would see that the dead horse of following the rules was laid to rest, with complete agreement by me.
Meanwhile, the discussion had drifted into those other topics I've listed, unfinished and a valid discussion, helpful to many who do not seem to understand them fully.
Why do you smack the poor old horsie yet again? it's OVER, and has been for weeks. Following the rules is what members should do. DISCUSSING the rules and broader implications is in the interest of free speech--and THINKING.