Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?

Obviously there is a need for much stronger laws in this current technical environment to protect free speech. WHY? Because government has allowed private companies to take on responsibility for what would have traditionally been at some level "public utilities".

If you're saying that the internet should be regulated by the FCC the same as the airspace is for broadcast TV then that's a different discussion and not one I would necessarily be against.  

That has benefits to both the public with w.r.t. to protecting both not only the concept of free speech, but also for these entities as they stop being targets for malicious public abuse by the "mob".

No sure who this mob is you're talking about.  Are you advocating censorship of the mob? I can't boycott Hobby Lobby because I dislike their politics? 

 but perhaps are missing the big picture, discrimination for what you think.

I can think whatever I want, but no private entity is required to offer me a soapbox. You can stand on the sidewalk and picket but you can't go on private property and not expect pushback. 

@tylermunns

These days, both sides of the aisle are advocating censorship. It’s one thing to get it from one side, but now we’re getting from both sides. This is a disturbing trend, to say the least.

I consider it quite fair that someone, in light of these trends, would be alarmed to see people willingly and eagerly advocating censorship, regardless of the venue and their policies.

It’s one thing for the managers of a venue to implement restrictions on their patrons’ behavior, but it’s another thing to see the venue’s patrons REQUESTING a loss of freedom. It seems self-defeating, masochistic…I dunno…stupid? “I couldn’t help but notice there’s not enough censorship here, Mr. Director, may we please have some more?”

I will challenge this kind of thinking regardless of the venue, because I think it is bad and indicative of an accepted mode of thinking in our population that is more than complicit in the erosion of our freedoms.

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Me too.

It’s an unfortunate fact that because of the pyramid-shaped way that power structures are usually arranged, it’s often all too easy for unrepresentative pressure groups to have an unwarranted influence upon the way that policies are formed.

You could even argue that it’s directly lead to "cancel culture", an oxymoron if ever there was one. Speaking of which, yes you @nonoise, there do seem to be some among us here who appear to be constantly shouting.

Therefore it might be interesting to have someone from the forum administration to also chip in with their opinion on this subject.

For example, just how seriously do you take the OPs complaint?

Are some of us about to be ’cancelled’?

Is this forum about to be transformed into an advertising agency?

Questions, questions...

For example, just how seriously do you take the OPs complaint?

Are some of us about to be ’cancelled’?

The OP was complaining about me. If the owners of Audiogon want to cancel me or toss me off that's their prerogative.  It's the price I paid when I voluntarily joined this site and agreed to their terms. 

@cd318 

Me, shouting? That's rich coming from you. You're operating under the notion that you can say whatever you want but I have to watch what I say. Free speech, and the discussion of it, is a two way street. 

One thing I've pointed out in many threads over the years, is that all posts should remain up for all to see, warts and all. That way all can get a handle on just who they're dealing with, and if they want, to never deal with them again if they wish.

Another is that those that cry and wail against censorship, are the first to have members posts removed after they've replied to their offending posts. Rank hypocrisy every single time.

As for the OPs question, I've already stated how I feel. 

As for anyone about to be "canceled" , are you feeling guilty about something?
Is a negative response to what you say enough to drive you over the cliff decrying "cancel culture"? If so, that sounds a lot like projection on your part and a device to hide behind, which is what claiming "cancel culture" is, after all.

All the best,
Nonoise