[Imc-uk-features] [Imc-uk-contact] comments removing request

[melp]

it is always peculiar to me when ppl say that Indy is NOT a discussion
forum - but a REPORTING portal... what kind if reporting doies not
deserve discussion, apart from dictates from the higher echelons?

and who says - where does it say - that Indy is IS NOT a discussion forum?


WietsE wrote:
> playscheme wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I'm Danny.  The joke about rape that is on the LibCom forum is still present, so I can't see how they can claim I am talking rubbish.  http://libcom.org/forums/scotland/john-bowden-demo-friday-3pm-edinburgh?page=1
>>
>> It isn't something that would be permitted on IM I hope.   It is enough reason for me to feel justified in refusing to direct female postal workers to that site, and if that means being disruptive I think it is an issue that is worth being disruptive about.  While I'm sure my postie wants a secure and rewarding career, I'm also pretty sure she wouldn't want to be raped.  
>>
>> If they find my commenting on that offensive I find the fact they host such a joke offensive.  Just as you can hide comments, so can they. 
>>
>> cheers,
> 
> The point is Danny, that Indymedia is NOT a discussion forum. It is 
> there for grassroots reporting on events related to the uk social 
> movements. If there is a thread on Libcom you are concerned about, there 
> is little us at Indymedia or any of its users can do about that.
> 
> If you have an issue with something on Libcom, I would ask you to try 
> and sort it out with them or on their site, instead of cross-posting 
> comments all over UK Indymedia.
> 
> Thanks, Wietse
> 
> one of Uk Imc.
> 
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