what's all this Neil Young thread banning business?

[restorer-john]

I replied to a thread and 'boom', it was gone.

I say bring back PONO!

 

[NiagaraPete]

Hot topic, here in Canada. I have no use for Young, Spotify, or Rogan.

 

[threni]

Perhaps Neil Young doesn't want to be discussed on a forum where people deny the reality of high-definition audio?

 

[Koeitje]

Probably because its political.

 

[tomtoo]

Politics, perfect target for the 'Lucky B.Woody' and 'Fast Gun Adam' gang.

 

[BDWoody]

It was closed because it was really only about the politics of the issue. It's the kind of thread that is destined to create heartburn for any moderator, and God forbid you miss the critical hour when it goes to hell in a handbasket because a handful just can't keep from going into a rolling boil.

While we don't restrict threads to being only about audio, being tangentially related to audio isn't a reason to let it stay. Being a transparently loaded/political thread is one of the very few things we'll actually shut down.

 

[SIY]

Pat Sajak said it best:

There’s an alarming trend developing in which people are paying less attention to celebrities who are telling them how to live. Please, folks, we have been chosen to be celebrities for a reason. Ignore our experience and our wisdom at your own peril.

 

[restorer-john]

Fair enough. I just don't do politics, ever in a forum, or anywhere else.

I think he's an old stoner musician with funny ideas, but whatever, he has some musical cred. Pono was hilarious however.

 

[JJB70]

Fair enough. I just don't do politics, ever in a forum, or anywhere else.

I think he's an old stoner musician with funny ideas, but whatever, he has some musical cred. Pono was hilarious however.

I am not his biggest fan, but I won't deny he is a talented musician and performer.

 

[pjug]

Fair enough. I just don't do politics, ever in a forum, or anywhere else.

I think he's an old stoner musician with funny ideas, but whatever, he has some musical cred. Pono was hilarious however.

Given all the attention, I'd say it is a win for Neil Young. I'm sure he doesn't care much about whatever money he gets from Spotify.

Your title reminds me of Pease Porridge.

http://www.introni.it/pdf/Bob%20Pease%20Lab%20Notes%20Part%201.pdf

 

[DanielT]

It was closed because it was really only about the politics of the issue. It's the kind of thread that is destined to create heartburn for any moderator, and God forbid you miss the critical hour when it goes to hell in a handbasket because a handful just can't keep from going into a rolling boil.

While we don't restrict threads to being only about audio, being tangentially related to audio isn't a reason to let it stay. Being a transparently loaded/political thread is one of the very few things we'll actually shut down.

Classic question, classic problem in many forums. That is, how to react if policy is to be discussed. Does not have to be pure Hifi forums, it is the same discussion on forums about sewing or cooking. Or any type of forum (other than, of course, designated policy-oriented forums).

Some forums prohibit ALL discussion regarding politics with reference to the fact that emotions are easily upset. They then refer to purely political forums.Other forums (non-politically oriented forums) have a more open attitude to political discussions.

There is no right or wrong. Different approaches only.Balances, not the easiest.

Edit:
By the way, there is a risk that you will have to lock this thread as well.

 

[abdo123]

Given all the attention, I'd say it is a win for Neil Young. I'm sure he doesn't care much about whatever money he gets from Spotify.

He declared it was 60% of his income. that's alot of money not to care about.

 

[pjug]

He declared it was 60% of his income. that's alot of money not to care about.

We'll see. If he doesn't cave in any time soon I'd say the loss of that income doesn't matter to him.

 

[LightninBoy]

Many hobby forums filter out politics, but few do so fairly and without bias. This is one of the few. Well done moderators.

 

[Sgt. Ear Ache]

I disagree with Neil on hires
I agree with Neil on Rogan
I think Neil wrote (and performed) a shocking number of great songs.

 

[Trell]

He declared it was 60% of his income. that's alot of money not to care about.

He might think he has more than enough money.

 

[PierreV]

I disagree with Neil on hires
I agree with Neil on Rogan
I think Neil wrote (and performed) a shocking number of great songs.

You are going to get this thread disappeared again

 

[Sgt. Ear Ache]

You are going to get this thread disappeared again

That would be a shame.

lol

 

[Doodski]

After Buffalo Springfield I lost touch on Neil Young.

 

[RickSanchez]

Not surprising that your post got deleted. I once got a 2-week ban from ASR for a thread debating the greatest prime minister in Great Britain's history ...