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I'm am uncertain about the rope analogy with regards to what I'm allowed to post. It makes no sense to have to "drop" a theme thread just because someone has pulled on the rope. That is close to denying me my right to free speech, in favor of dissenters. (Though I have given them the "win" at times when it just wasn't "fair.")

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The rope analogy didn't refer to dropping the theme, but more to dropping debate/argument with a poster or set of posters and use the part of the rope (thread) that can be used.

There's really no win or lose. One could go on proving a point or standing ground, but really what's gained but sometimes more debate/argument? More importantly, what might be lost?

KD