I got a little off-track above. My point was that I would appreciate the mods clearly stating what they want and who will be policing because I would really not want a post of mines deleted. I also think the whole post should be rewritten simply because it is very confusing as is and sounds like the mods want to delete all the fics they deem offensive (even with the add-ons and edits). Yes, I do see that they have edited to an extent but its only really caused confusion and it would be better if they just re-wrote it clearly so people understand what exactly is not allowed and so forth.
Also, I think not allowing unlabeled fics that have Charles walking is clearly censorship because a part of writing and reading anything is taking note of what the author thinks is normal, what he/she thinks is a good plot line, and what he/she thinks her/his audience she be warned of. I think that people who are offended should feel free to comment on it (in a polite manner) or exit out. I don't think it is the author's responsibility to warn for it because the action of warning is in a way censoring, i.e. you really can't warn for offensive descriptions of ableism and not think twice about including it at all, or about the fact that by labeling they are making a point (i.e. by labeling my use of the word "cripple" as offensive I am sending the message that I find all use of the word offensive even if I really don't). This might be the point, to get people thinking about ableism, but that is still placing limitations on people and even coercing them to a point of view. That point of view may or may not be the right one but the thing about free will/speech/thought is that it can go either way.
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Re: Mod Post
Date: 2011-06-21 12:23 am (UTC)Also, I think not allowing unlabeled fics that have Charles walking is clearly censorship because a part of writing and reading anything is taking note of what the author thinks is normal, what he/she thinks is a good plot line, and what he/she thinks her/his audience she be warned of. I think that people who are offended should feel free to comment on it (in a polite manner) or exit out. I don't think it is the author's responsibility to warn for it because the action of warning is in a way censoring, i.e. you really can't warn for offensive descriptions of ableism and not think twice about including it at all, or about the fact that by labeling they are making a point (i.e. by labeling my use of the word "cripple" as offensive I am sending the message that I find all use of the word offensive even if I really don't). This might be the point, to get people thinking about ableism, but that is still placing limitations on people and even coercing them to a point of view. That point of view may or may not be the right one but the thing about free will/speech/thought is that it can go either way.