Originally posted by ravenshadow13
Haha, that's what we're trying to see happen in a separate board just for that topic so it can be more strictly moderated but the discussion of things like that, and spiritual positive effects, and cultural differences in legislation, and stuff like that can still be discussed.

Yeah, I kind of figured that (I read SkepticOverlord's update).

Haha I'm legit trying my best! For everyone! So hang in there, everyone. I really hope that within a week our proposals will be accepted.

I would still like an answer to my question I posted on the page before this one....

will ANY type thread about the pharma industry and the drugs they produce that can kill and the Supreme Court decision, etc................. be OFF limits?

That I would like to know.............

deny ignorance indeed.

thanks for having me.

Don't you guys take a break to cook dinner or anything?

haha, I've been on here all day, uploading media, and i must say its been productive and I'm happy about that, but i'm having a hard time just keeping up with this thread and I'm not even posting. Still I think everyone is making great points.

I'm afraid I don't have much to comment on at the moment except I wanted to point out one thing.

IF, if there is going to be a vote or something like everyone's talking about. I think it just makes for sense to do it in a seperate thread, with no other comment then your pick, or perhaps it would be ok to comment on your pick, but I'm saying... don't make a post unless theres a vote attached to it, to make it clean and easy to keep track so the site owners or whoever don't have to skim through a thread so packed like this one.

Some people just discovering this thread now seem a bit lost. If there is a voting thread.. make a voting thread, and have it just for votes, you know? doesn't that seem organized?

Ok I need to make dinner! I need an ATS break.

While I do support the creation of some sort of strictly moderated 'sub-forum', I also think it is very important to work together (obviously with SO & Springer) in better defining the boundaries. I believe it has become apparent that this boundary isn't as clear as perhaps those making the decisions initially thought.

I strongly believe there is a case to be made for those who seek in educating themselves and others on the benefits of certain illicit substances, by sharing their experience/testimonials. However I can also see the major implications that would arise in letting such a thing occur too openly.

Perhaps than we can come to some compromise, or maybe not. But that is the touchy part of this whole subject that needs to be resolved - I don't believe discussing genuine drug-related conspiracies is what the moderators are against.

One solution I can think of (in combination with having the forum in which has already been discussed) is to have any sort of legitimate personal experience/testimonial, submitted and reviewed by the moderators in charge. By "legitimate" I mean a strictly mature/responsible (almost scientific) report, that is absolutely relevant to the topic at hand and addresses only serious genuine questions/arguments. This report, if approved, can then be linked to & from the thread.

A similar system can also be used in order for people to share some of the very credible reports/documentaries that have been created over the years by the likes of CNN and BBC, that offer a different side to some of the 'mainstream' arguments.

I also believe a minimum point requirement might be needed at least initially. Think of it as a beta test. We look at the results, we go from there.

In any case, apart from the very sensitive part of the subject, the rest I don't see a reason to expect real problems so long as there is a basic system put in place. I look forward to seeing what comes of this.

Is anyone going to answer my question? Or does anyone even know the answer?

I would like to know if things like the Supreme Court decision to block all pharma lawsuits etc, and medications killing people are OFF LIMITS???

Please someone, let me know................................

anything with pharma medications off limits???????????????????

WOW! as a closet cultural anthropologist I am noting the rapidity and intensity as well as the interest in this subjects thread.

Staff might take this into consideration for how important the subject of drugs, and, the subject of selective editorial is with the users here. It is a hot button, and any perceived injustice, real or not, will set off a potential fire storm.

Earth's full rotation to our star need reach the other side of the planet so all concerned have voice. Just a fact. Close this too early and good smart people will feel left out. Might need to do a 30 hour watch before any thread close.

I already have lost the ability to keep up. Even refraining from the voting was not helping.

ZG