2K Censorship on Valve Forums [Sid Meier's CIV VII] -- Banned!
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"I call this art, because art molds itself to our real lives, and real issues. As the image states I was banned for making two comments on the CIV 7 forum, these were neither derogatory nor inflammatory, they merely pointed out some clear deficiencies in the moderation staff.

I do not have much else to say on this other than these important quotes:

George Bernard Shaw once stated "All censorships exist to prevent anyone from challenging current conceptions and existing institutions. All progress is initiated by challenging current conceptions, and executed by supplanting existing institutions. Consequently, the first condition of progress is the removal of all censorships."

Salman Rushdie powerfully articulates the importance of free expression, stating: "What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist."

He further emphasizes that "Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself."

Noam Chomsky provides a particularly compelling perspective on defending free speech for all, even for views we may despise: "If you believe in freedom of speech, you believe in freedom of speech for views you don't like." This quote underscores the principle that true commitment to free speech means protecting all voices, not just those we agree with.

Laurent "Riss" Sourisseau captures the persistent struggle against censorship with this poignant observation: "When you have something to say, there is always someone somewhere with a very good reason to stop you from saying it."

You can delete, block, and erase - but the essence of my truth remains unbreakable. My words will find their way, with or without your permission."
2 Comments
CipherΞHawk  [author] 22 Jan @ 10:43pm 
@ClassB I'm sure it will be probably be permanent at some point, I tend to try and speak my mind a bit too much at times. :ne:
Boltte man 22 Jan @ 2:45am 
AH a temp ban....not so bad.....only bad if you got a permanent ban......