BIG, fellow readers, I have been both following & trying to overlook the latest raging controversy... But it's hard for me to keep my (virtual) mouth shut - so here's 2 more cents. I believe in free speech. I believe in tolerance. I don't like censorship. Like many have said, i too think responding to posts intended merely to be provocative is counterproductive. At the same time, I think some provocative statements need reactions - statements of hate, racism, sexism, etc. BIG, you are in an unenviable position here, trying to balance free speech & appropriate censorship in this created little community. That said, I think the posts suggesting & then supporting throwing pies at a particular correspondent were out of line. They were funny, but had to be hurtful to read, & did not serve to edify us about ferretry. I think I'd have edited those out, even tho they made me giggle. [Moderator's note: Thanks for voicing your opinion -- much appreciated. Personally, I thought the pie posts were good-natured ribbing, but since not everyone saw them that way I may have to reconider. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 2746]