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In reply to the discussion: The latest "banning" (NYC_SKP) is an interesting lesson on REPUTATION. [View all]Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)Your clear implication is that some of us who oppose Clinton and who disagree with the ban would be cheering for the ban if the post had been about Warren.
As to me, personally, that's not true. I think banning a longtime member over one post is wrong, period. I'll concede, though, that some people on my side would indeed apply a double standard, as you outline.
BUT: If you believe that's true of some (maybe even most? maybe even all?) of us who like Warren, do you also believe it to be true of some Clinton supporters?
It's certainly not true of all of them. There are plenty of posts along the lines of "I support Clinton and I disagree with NYC_SKP on a lot of things and I think that post should've been hidden but the ban was excessive."
Still, if you agree that some Clinton supporters would also apply a double standard, then the obvious question is whether that attitude played a role in the ban.
The follow-up question is whether, if it did, that fact would weigh against the fairness of the ban. My personal opinion is that it would. Does your attack on a perceived double standard imply that you agree?