Freedom had a heavy blow when Andrew was on the front page of papers all over the country when his speech to be racist had been muffled by this oppressive anti-freedom cabal we call ‘a legally and fairly elected government’. Sure, it was the courts, but that isn’t the point.
Since then, Andrew, the literal Freedom Fighter, has been waging war against ‘them’.
The war is escalating. Its getting worse. We simply can’t afford moderation in a time where our (Andrew’s) freedom of speech is in an existential war to the death.
Remember, ‘they’ will stop at nothing – nothing!
Andrew’s escalation is not an attack, it is pre-emptive defense.
How can freedom reign when ‘they’ comment and point out the myriad of factual and logical flaws that are a proud part of every single one of Andrew’s columns? How can we be free when ‘they’ will stoop so low as to comment agreeing with his entire argument in obvious and direct language instead of dog whistles?
‘They’ could be anyone. ‘They’ could be neighbors or work colleagues. ‘They’ might even be you! Only Andrew can save freedom of speech from you!
HARRY: First Dog is a dog pretending to be a human being. Andrew Bolt is a gutter dweller not even pretending to be a human being. The two equations are mutually exclusive.
“”Venise Alstergren
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HARRY: First Dog is a dog pretending to be a human being. A.ndrèw Bölt is a gutter dweller not even pretending to be a human being. The two equations are mutually exclusive.
It’s one thing for a media outlet to make light of a rival journalist but to directly make fun of and insult the general public for commenting on a blog went too far.
Not everyone who comments on AB’s blog is a supporter of his views and in fact many reader/contributors to this blog take pride in educating themselves on the issues that the community are concerned with across the full gamut of online publications.
So not only did FD offend me, but some of its own customer base as well. DOH!
But beyond that initial vent, what concerns me is not the lack of moderation on AB’s blog but the reason behind it!
I would have thought AB had a stable user base that was worth the funds required to keep his blog active etc. Is HS in a financial crisis? Have the legal fees/potential law suits to oversee the moderation become that big an issue that the blog is not worth maintaining?
and more to the point… what are the implications for this website?
Most importantly while AB’s blog is moderated, the site does publish opposing view points. I worry for a blog from such an opinionated journalist that has no avenue for public response without the general public taking it upon themselves to comment on AB’s comments on their own personal blogs… and thus.. I would assume, take on board any potential legal/law suits.
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Peter Ormonde
July 12, 2012 at 5:50 pmModeration? Who indeed can afford to be moderate in these uncertain times … my goodness me yes.
It’s like a long infected boil finally closing over… vale Andrew’s blog. A great loss to freedom of expression and tolerance.
Gerry Hatrick, OAP
July 12, 2012 at 6:00 pmHmm, needs moar drinking carbon
!!!I’M DRINKING IT!!!!
Puff, the Magic Dragon.
July 12, 2012 at 6:02 pmOh Dog, how do you do it? Genius, pure genius!
BruceC_Flemington
July 12, 2012 at 6:28 pmI 110% agree with Andrew’s reason.
Freedom had a heavy blow when Andrew was on the front page of papers all over the country when his speech to be racist had been muffled by this oppressive anti-freedom cabal we call ‘a legally and fairly elected government’. Sure, it was the courts, but that isn’t the point.
Since then, Andrew, the literal Freedom Fighter, has been waging war against ‘them’.
The war is escalating. Its getting worse. We simply can’t afford moderation in a time where our (Andrew’s) freedom of speech is in an existential war to the death.
Remember, ‘they’ will stop at nothing – nothing!
Andrew’s escalation is not an attack, it is pre-emptive defense.
How can freedom reign when ‘they’ comment and point out the myriad of factual and logical flaws that are a proud part of every single one of Andrew’s columns? How can we be free when ‘they’ will stoop so low as to comment agreeing with his entire argument in obvious and direct language instead of dog whistles?
‘They’ could be anyone. ‘They’ could be neighbors or work colleagues. ‘They’ might even be you! Only Andrew can save freedom of speech from you!
Harry Rogers
July 12, 2012 at 7:37 pmFirst Dog and Andrew Bolt both sad examples of the level of debate in this country.
Venise Alstergren
July 12, 2012 at 11:32 pmHARRY: First Dog is a dog pretending to be a human being. Andrew Bolt is a gutter dweller not even pretending to be a human being. The two equations are mutually exclusive.
Venise Alstergren
July 12, 2012 at 11:35 pm“”Venise Alstergren
Posted Thursday, 12 July 2012 at 11:32 pm | Permalink
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
HARRY: First Dog is a dog pretending to be a human being. A.ndrèw Bölt is a gutter dweller not even pretending to be a human being. The two equations are mutually exclusive.
Andybob
July 12, 2012 at 11:49 pmThere will always be a moderator for FD, brings a little tear to the eye and makes me tempted to say B is a C just to flaunt them.
Patriot
July 13, 2012 at 1:59 amWhere are Firsts Dog’s commenters? You’re looking at them. All 30 of them, or thereabouts. Pathetic. I get more comments than that on a good thread.
Anna Kae
July 13, 2012 at 4:43 amIt’s one thing for a media outlet to make light of a rival journalist but to directly make fun of and insult the general public for commenting on a blog went too far.
Not everyone who comments on AB’s blog is a supporter of his views and in fact many reader/contributors to this blog take pride in educating themselves on the issues that the community are concerned with across the full gamut of online publications.
So not only did FD offend me, but some of its own customer base as well. DOH!
But beyond that initial vent, what concerns me is not the lack of moderation on AB’s blog but the reason behind it!
I would have thought AB had a stable user base that was worth the funds required to keep his blog active etc. Is HS in a financial crisis? Have the legal fees/potential law suits to oversee the moderation become that big an issue that the blog is not worth maintaining?
and more to the point… what are the implications for this website?
Most importantly while AB’s blog is moderated, the site does publish opposing view points. I worry for a blog from such an opinionated journalist that has no avenue for public response without the general public taking it upon themselves to comment on AB’s comments on their own personal blogs… and thus.. I would assume, take on board any potential legal/law suits.