Why was my thread removed?, page 1
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Topic started on 11-8-2008 @ 01:52 AM by caballero
I am very upset with ATS's administration, rules or whatever was the cause for my perfectly political thread to be removed.

It was a thread supporting the legalization of Cannabis, It hadnt been up for more than an hour and it was removed. I am very upset with this site, We are supposed to be a beacon for freedom of speech, freedom of thought and freedom of opinion but we have to be careful what we say think and feel because it might upset the big guys upstairs.

In my thread I provided links to informative videos and to propositions that would help legalize cannabis for medical and personal use. I stated that it was a constitutional freedom to grow, buy, sell, and use cannabis but I also advised not to share personal stories. It was meant to be a place for debate on the Very political issue of cannabis and I see no reason why it should have been removed.

I am tired of "the elites" throwing away my freedoms because it disagrees with their beliefs. If you want this to be a place of intellectual debate then dont delete threads that will provide debate.

How can we ever deny ignorance if we cant even face the truth? the truth about EBEs, NWO, End of the world and Cannabis legalization. Who are you to say whats alright to talk about and what isnt?

I want my thread back, I want it to be put back up in full function or I want a very sincere apology from whomever deleted my thread. At this point it isnt even about the thread its about my freedoms, the freedoms that I thought ATS provided. I was very wrong in thinking they would be the one place that valued personal freedoms. I am very disappointed with ATS's rules administration and the whole lot for their deceit.


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 01:59 AM by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by caballero


Actually, according to the Terms and Conditions, it was more or less in violation because of the controversial topic nature, in that it will lead towards discussion on illegal activities. I never read your thread, nor am I being nasty towards you, only relating information I heard about this topic. Now, however, you can post on topics like that on R.A.T.S., or on ATS's Really Above Top Secret.

I forget the exact amount of points necessary to buy into this forum area, but it's like ATS Premium, and I think it was 5,000 points for the first time purchase, and 250 points per month after that. If I might make a suggestion, re-write your thread in Microsoft Word, save it, and keep posting until you have enough points for R.A.T.S. and post it there once you can.

I'm only trying to help, since I see you're new on ATS, and yes, it's frustrating to have your work deleted, but it happens every now and then.

I'll guarantee you this though, your demanding anything, is the fastest route to being banned on ATS ever.

[edit on 11-8-2008 by SpartanKingLeonidas]


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 01:59 AM by Karlhungis
reply to post by caballero




I want my thread back, I want it to be put back up in full function or I want a very sincere apology from whomever deleted my thread. At this point it isnt even about the thread its about my freedoms, the freedoms that I thought ATS provided. I was very wrong in thinking they would be the one place that valued personal freedoms. I am very disappointed with ATS's rules administration and the whole lot for their deceit.


You are fighting a losing battle here. You are not the first person to have their drug related thread removed and you won't be the last. It is a violation of the Terms and Conditions you agreed to when you signed up here, so you really don't have much to go on.

I agree with you in principal that it is a strange way to deny ignorance, but that is the way that it is. Especially in light of the other topics that are allowed. For example, "Obama is the antichrist". Sounds harmless, but someone recently planned to assassinate him because he thought that... did he get the idea here? Should we censor ideas like that?

Regardless, ATS drew a line in the sand and we all have to play by those rules.


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 02:00 AM by caballero
reply to post by ProTo Fire Fox


No I didnt post in rats

I wasnt posting "hey everyone lets get STONED!", no I trying to show people the truth behind cannabis and why it should be legal.

[edit on 11-8-2008 by caballero]


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 02:02 AM by greeneyedleo

I am very disappointed with ATS's rules administration and the whole lot for their deceit.





Their deceit???? What deceit. They say UP FRONT in the T&C:



www.abovetopsecret.com...
6) Disclaimer: This website does not and cannot review all of the content of every message posted and does not accept responsibility for the contents of any messages. We reserve the right to delete any message and/or restrict posting rights on the message board for any reason whatsoever

8) Right of Community Management The owners of The Above Network, LLC reserve the right to eliminate or edit any content deemed inappropriate for the discussion boards, news network or any affiliated sites.

9)Term of These Agreed Upon Conditions By joining the website(s) governed under these Terms And Conditions, you agree to honor these rules for so long as your account status remains active







Who are you to say whats alright to talk about and what isnt?


Uh, this is THEIR BOARD. They can do whatever the heck they want here.


[edit on 8/11/2008 by greeneyedleo]



reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 02:08 AM by alien
As others have already posted, it was most likely a violation of the 'Ts and Cs'.

There is also a Complaints/Suggestions feature: HERE.

That way you can directly contact the whole ATS Staff Team.

There was also an indepth thread posted on the issue of Freedom of Speech: Freedom Of Speech, ATS, and Ending The Eternal September

Feel free to add to it.


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