ok ok, my respect for you Z-man hasn't been lost. I'm sorry about my quick reaction. I just always thought this BBS was about people coming together over the internet to discuss what humans discuss; everyday activities and real life situations. Street racing (although I dont personally agree with it either) is a real life situation and I like to hear everyone's opinion on it, for I value each person's opinion on this board. I like to think of this board as a place where I can get a valued opinion on any topic that life presents (I guess I was wrong). Exchanging opinions is what makes people stronger and more educated about what life throws at you.
So in response to the particular issue discussed in this thread, I just dont see why anyone would want to completely shut down a topic of this nature. Why ignore what is happening our there? Its sure not going to solve or shed light on the issues that are occuring. Are we all in pre school here? NO! so why not express our minds. As I mentioned im not a fan of street racing but I'd sure like hear peoples experiences. If anywhere I thought it could be discussed it would be here. Bummer,
I do however understand that the US is very "sue happy" now days and you really gotta CYOA. If this is the main reason for all the regulations and very strict PG rated decisions made in moderating here then I had no right to loose any respect for the Z-man, for he has no control, just doing his job. Its like a cop giving you a ticket... they're simply doing a job for higher levels. You cant get down on them, just the system.
Also: on the topic of children being exposed to this BBS and getting ill ideas form us. Come on. Reading a post like 1fast...'s is no more going to encourage a teen to go street racing than every car action movie out there. IMO parents are the ones who need to make sure their kids don't get ill influences from outside sources. So if they dont want their kids searching for porn or reading street racing stories on the PPBBS then they should be the ones doing the moderating. Alright, im done ramblin now.
Wait... not yet... I've got an idea. Could we create a forum where anything goes? You know, for after that hard day at work and a couple of beers later. We could all sign waivers and somehow verify our ages so that no lawsuits would take place.