Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Other alpaca discussion groups
Hi Amanda,
From what I am gathering from my experience and others
that have commented, is that much of the information
being censored has nothing to do with the CONTENT
shared. In my case, I have said NOTHING that would
warrant my posts being excluded.
While I absolutely agree with just moving on and not
bothering with certain forums, I think it is good to
hear that there are quite a few others with the same
experiences and that none of us are being singled
out...many of us are!
The fact of the matter is that the said group's
moderator will go on to other forums and say how
wonderful the "site" is and how many people are
members, etc. The next comment is "look who is NOT
posting on that site and that will tell you something
about them." I have read this with my own eyes. The
problem is that since he is the one deciding who can
and who cannot post. What does this tell you?
It has been my experience on this other site that many
of the posters do not have a problem with comments
made, only the moderator does.
Interesting discussion. Funny that when Heather
originally posted about this, it did not have anything
to do with Alpacasite or its moderator!
Stephanie
--- Amanda Poyner <amanda@bartonalpaca
> Hello everyone who's talking about another group
> that seems to be
> censoring posts,
>
> I thought I might just chirp in; being from Blighty
> (my pet name for
> England), and mostly removed from any politics if I
> can at all help it.
> It's just a thought, but if this group (not this
> one, the other one ...
> alpacasite), is closed to having an open forum for
> discussion, and so
> it's not satisfying the wishes of those members who
> want to be free to
> exchange, moderated as any other group is moderated
> - appropriately, and
> to trust it's members to be grown ups (which we all
> are), then ... just
> leave said group, join another that suits you and
> your needs, and don't
> give it (other said group ... alpacasite), another
> thought. Said group
> would soon settle into a harmonious niche of like
> minds without having
> to worry about anything potentially censorable,
> (perhaps they are a
> sensitive lot), and you will be able to find a niche
> that is more
> comfortable for you. It's a win, win situation
> really. And that's one
> of the ways that groups work; if you don't feel that
> you fit, it's
> probably because it's not the right group for you
> and there are other,
> perhaps better alternatives just waiting for you to
> find them. Staying
> in a group that's not right makes a miserable
> atmosphere for everyone.
> It seems to me that this is just the natural order
> of things. So "move
> on, and move out" (did John Wayne say that?)
>
> Anyway you sound nice and a helpful soul, so welcome
> to this forum. Hope
> it's a better fit for you.
>
> Best Wishes
> Amanda
> Barton Alpacas
> Somerset, England
>
> pacagirly wrote:
> >
> > Hi Heather,
> > I'm new to several groups and I've experienced
> censored posts on
> > alpacasite. Yes I said it! alpacasite
> >
> > I've tried to answer someones question regarding a
> concern about
> > listing of events and shows, and told them of a
> website that had the
> > listings there that folks could email
> in...alpacaficionad
> > some reason, my posts are not being posted. No
> reasoning behind it. No
> > email telling me that I am not supposed to post
> information useful to
> > the industry. Is this information bad for
> alpacafolks? What wrong with
> > telling them of a website? So I'm not sure what
> questions can be asked
> > or answered for that matter.
> >
> > I got a bit huffy last night and posted of the
> censorship nonsense
> > there, and of course that was not posted either. I
> thought my responses
> > were of some value anyway.
> >
> > Not sure if this is the site you referenced but I
> really can't imagine
> > my posts offensive and non-purposeful.
> >
> > Sorry to vent, but I am pretty biffed about it.
> >
> > Hopefully this group will post this.
> > pacagirly
> >
> > > Something to think about. And tell your friends
> to bring their
> > > discussions to this group! This is the one forum
> that really aspires to
> > > be a true forum with free speech intellectual
> intercourse. No thought
> > > control is practiced here!
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks and best regards,
> > >
> > > Heather Zeleny
> > > West Wind Alpacas
> > > Eugene, OR
> >
> >
>
>
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