Yesterday, I posted a message about a truly "unique" car for sale on ebay. The thread was later deleted by the moderators of this site when the owner of the car objected.
To the best of my recollection, neither the original message nor any of the replies contained any false or threatening language. Rather, the posts contained people's sometimes humorous opinions on a car offered for sale. Such opinions are expressed about cars and products every day on this and other forums.
Now I know that private boards like this are referred to as benevolent dictatorships and that no one except perhaps Wayne has a right to post here. But I also know that a board is only as good as those who participate on it. It is truly a symbiotic relationship. Without this board, we enthusiasts would lose an effective and enjoyable outlet to discuss our Porsche-related interests. And without the activity on this board, Pelican Parts would likely not survive as a business, at least not anywhere near its current strength.
Now I am new to this board, having just bought my first Porsche in August. But I have been very active on others and feel that deletion of an entire thread simply because it offends one person is a bit heavy handed. My experience is that message boards tend to thrive the most when censored the least. Anarchy--no, a free flow of ideas and opinions--yes.
The deleted thread contained only some humorous comments on a customized Porsche. That those comments offended the owner of the car shouldn't change the principles of an open forum.
I welcome others' opinions. Thanks.
For anyone who is interested or who hasn't seen the car,
original ad. Please no comments about the car in the ad--I would prefer not to have this post deleted too.