It had to happen, I suppose, the care
in the community issue that has arisen in the comments field. So now,
the playground whistle must blow.
Colin Berry adopts perplexing positions from time to time, notably with
his contemptuous but unexplained critique of one of the No Offence
items, but he has supported as well as criticised me in the past. It is
up to me to be big enough to accept the latter as I appreciate the
former, and I do.
And on the question of what can be allowed and what cannot, leaving
aside the odd accusation that my response so far was lacking in
consideration, he is absolutely right.
From now, and until further notice, no comments will be accepted here
from people who are not registered, or decline to be so.
This has nothing to do with the issues canvassed in the No Offence
series.
If criminal and civil sanctions exist to punish incitement, threatening
conduct and so on, an amateur blogger has to take account of that.
It is plain that I cannot rely 100 per cent on those contributing to Salut!
to act as civilised adults, or even to say who they are.
All sorts of questionable behaviour may be at play here, but they are
not welcome in my playground. At least the new policy will, or should
if I understand correctly how these things work, ensure that people are
to some extent accountable for their actions.
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