David Bailey
Member
Well you don't need to theorise, because I can tell you why - at least as regards 'climate change'. We used to have some vigorous debates about this subject, but these sucked in new members who just wanted to campaign about CC. They would produce huge posts with endless quotes and links, but not actually discuss them at all. One guy discovered he could cause problems by pressing the report button on anything he disagreed with. This caused me a great deal of trouble to clean up.I think it’s worthy of note that such subjects as 9/11, climate change etc are no longer encouraged on this site, or hidden from the public view on others. Yet I know Alex at least isn’t anti ‘conspiracy theories’, but quite open to them.
I have my own theories about why this might be, including the obvious one that allowing public threads on topics like these is similar to owning a rowdy bar, they tend to need someone in charge keeping things in order so that the place doesn’t get wrecked in a brawl. They aren’t quiet book shops. People get emotional about them- over emotional imo.
It’s a real shame.
Beyond that, the whole forum seemed to shift away from its core questions.
With 9/11 my position is slightly different from how you portray it. In truth I am not that interested in the subject! I suspect the Neocons may have helped it to occur, but honestly I am more interested in political forces that may lesson the grip of the Neocons - for the sake of the planet. I don't try to stifle 9/11 debate on the forum.
I guess I am not a history nerd! On the other hand, I am fairly green, and I hate to see a false green campaign eclipse all the really pressing green issues.
David
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