Originally Posted by
nitromullet
Food for thought... If you really love the forum and truly believe in the honesty and integrity of those running it, why would you silence those that question that? Why not let the honesty and integrity speak for itself?
Why not allow these discussions go on in the open? Surely there is a truth out there somewhere that will eventually be uncovered if these discussions are allowed to run their course. By silencing dissenting viewpoints and "taking it to PM" I think a lot of issues that are important to forum goers get buried. This leaves the average guy like me wondering what is going on and wondering who I can trust.
Along the way we might have to hear some accusations made that we don't like, some previously respected individuals may lose some of their standing, and some hidden agendas may be revealed; but just silencing people because they voice an opinion that you don't want to hear isn't right.
Banning should be reserved for people who are blatantly abusive. I don't even think those who were caught cheating should be banned form the forum. Just because they've been publicly outed as being unehtical doesn't mean they shouldn't have a voice. If they have the balls to show their face and talk about their deceitful actions, so be it. Again, honesty and integrity will speak for themselves, and so will lies and deceit. I say let people talk, and the truth will be found.