A DARK DAY ON ACTIVE RAIN

Hugh, my apologies....I guess there must be a time out feature....when reading from a link (Bryant's post). I heard my computer ding....and did not realize that it logged me out. Lot's to digest here and it took some time. Just wanted to come back and let you know the comment above with no name is me.

Ardell and Frank I think possibaly you might consider moving to maybe Russia, I think they may be a little more accomodating to your views.

Hugh, would you make the same suggestion to someone who said ActiveRain should not allow pornography?  Of course not.

It's the difference between racism and pornography.  I don't see any reason both wouldn't be banned.  Do you?  Really?

I have read through all of this and all of these comments/discussion.  My question is, how does this relate to real estate networking.  Isn't that what Activerain is for?

We here in Active Rain and Silent Majority are building relationships. Pure and Simple.

As a black, conservative, I find Buress' statement offensive, and quite slanderous. Those of you who feel it falls under the free speech doctrine should actually read what free speech is. It does not allow you in any way shape or form to say anything without reproach.

While the truth is an absolute defense of slander, Buress' statement that "Blacks are like lemmings" can not in any way be an asbolute defense.

Once printed here, it could also be considered libel and without defense as well.

I am the first to stand behind those with opposing viewpoints. My wife and I have different views on gay marriage. But we can discuss issues without having talk denigrate to insults.

Many here have noted that active rain has harbored and been a haven for a good deal of vitriolic speech. Maybe now mor eof it will be policed.

The most important thing to note  here is you who believe this was a free speech issue need to understand that this is not your property. You may call it your blog, but trust me..you don't own it. Not one single character of text do you own here. As such, the AR management can exercise any discretion they so choose on any post they so choose.

I can't come in to your house and p#ss on your carpet...and you can't do it here either. I applaud AR and what is really upsetting is the multitude of supporters who for a moment feel that what he said was acceptable.

I am sure one of you will even say, Bill's a good guy, he even had a few black friends. Well...go ask them what they think about his statement.

Being white, you may pontificate as to what is and what is not a racial slur, being black, I have to endure it's cold reality while you do so.

Barry Cunningham
Real Estate Radio USA

Hugh - I don't hate Bill. Contrary to Silent Majority beliefs, I really don't hate anybody.  I don't hate religion either.  Or Christians.  I am scared of Bill and find him extremely offensive, but I certainly don't hate him.  I more feel sorry for him and sincerely hope none of his children turn out to be gay. 

AR is a business. They have a set of rules that we as members adhere too.

Bill knew this and although he was expressing an opinion, others were offended.

In spite of what others believe about this being a Social Network, it`s not!

If you don`t follow the rules, these things will happen.

I know this first hand! It happened to me!

Since you apparently haven't followed what happened, the issue isn't whether or not his statement was based in fact - it was the actual statement.

are we going to debate this forever? Just curious. You won. Let it go.

Cheri - There's no debate and never really was, it's clarification.

And I didn't win anything.  I didn't start it and I didn't end it.  To me, there were no winners.

Please direct your "let it go" comment to those who don't understand.  Thank you.

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Tony - It's 2012.  Still looking?