Symbology thread is MIA

[Colin]

I posted a link to an editorial cartoon on CNN.com and made it clear that the topic was the image of a WWII Axis Power Supporter with a KILT on.

As Todd pointed out, it was not An Axis Power Supporter with a kilt on, it was supposed to be Mel Gibson. It was a slam at his drunk driving arrest and subsequent comments. Notice Flyod Landis beside him talking about testosterone levels

David, curteously, deleted it pending review. I did not see the justification for that but I appreciate his curtousy.

So let me ask than, as someone that asked the membership if kilts are seen as affiliated with certain politics and issues, how do you think it appears to have a cartoon with a picture of a guy in a kilt and a swastika armband on, in a kilt forum? Could this not attract those people to this forum? or even suggest that it is part of this forum? This is what Mike is getting at, and I for one support that decision.

[cavscout]

As Todd pointed out, it was not An Axis Power Supporter with a kilt on, it was supposed to be Mel Gibson. It was a slam at his drunk driving arrest and subsequent comments. Notice Flyod Landis beside him talking about testosterone levels

Ooooooh!. I never saw Todds comment and didn't realise it was Mel

That makes a bit more sense about the kilt.

[jfellrath]

Knowing how search engines work and agreeing with the need to keep racist talk off this forum, I fully understand removing that thread. It's a shame that our mods have to remove what was an interesting discussion but given the nature of the technology that drives people to our site, I do not disagree with the action.

[Mike1]

It's a shame that our mods have to remove what was an interesting discussion...

Unfortunately, the baggage the thread carried had the potential to weigh more than the thread itself. It happens.

And now that the Mike has communicated the thought process on what is being filtered out everyone will be able to police themselves more effectively requiring less moderation hopefully in regards to content.

That's a nice sentiment, but it's almost one that begs to have '...and they lived happily ever after' appended to it.

Actually, the forum rules and guidelines do a smart job of identifying what is being filtered out. I hope I provided a bit of insight as to why.

I know that our seemingly constant reminders about the forum rules can wear some folk down, but we have rules in our homes, in our workplaces and on our public streets and highways. X Marks is no different. I don't believe any member wants to see this forum become a free-for-all, so there we are.

[Jerry]

Thanks, Mike for all the difficult work you and the other mods do to keep this forum a safe and sane place. And thanks,especially for taking timeto explain some things. That explanation makes some past deletions and locked threads more understandable.

[pdcorlis]

Mike and the other mods - I am a guest in your house. When I accept your generous hospitality I also accept your rules.

[Mike1]

Phil, remember that Colin, Todd, Nelson, David, Rufus and myself are guests, as well. It's Hank's house.

And Jerry, there are days there is absolutely nothing sane about this zoo.

[herminator]

Well, I hope it wasn´t me mentioning the N-word that shut down the thread!

But I want to add my thanks to all Mods that keep this forum working.
Having been on another kilt oriented board until lately when I left the name-calling behind me I now doubly appreciate the good work you do here!

[Colin]

Phil, remember that Colin, Todd, Nelson, David, Rufus and myself are guests, as well. It's Hank's house.

Exactly, we are just helping out in the kitchen, he's hosting the party.

[pdcorlis]

Phil, remember that Colin, Todd, Nelson, David, Rufus and myself are guests, as well. It's Hank's house.

What WAS I thinking????? My apologies to Hank and my thanks for inviting us all to his Ceilidh!