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[–] Sarcastaway 1 points (+1|-0)

I briefly considered removing his posts, but I decided on leaving them as long as they're infrequent. My issue is not that he links to his own domain. If he primarily posted his work on Phuks it would be the same deal. I'd really prefer that posts here had at least some sort of source, or at least a disclaimer that the content is speculation.

I'm not big on censorship, but there can come a point where excessive self-promotion becomes forum-sliding, which (intentional or not) is in itself an attempt at censorship. But since no one really posts here, I can't make an honest argument that he's actually sliding anything. Maybe at some point in the future that could change.

I still think these articles are designed (both in title and content) to be bait for both the far left and right.

I'm open to thoughts and feedback: @ScorpioGlitch @InnocentBystander @Hockey_Sweater

[–] ScorpioGlitch 2 points (+2|-0)

If it's something that is catching your eye, have you considered a flair? "Self-site post" or something? Lets them post until they become annoying and lets users know?

[–] Sarcastaway 0 points (+0|-0)

A flair is a good idea, but TBH I have no problem with a reasonable level of self-promotion. Posting around once per week is certainly on the safe side in my mind.

My only objection is in terms of content. Take the title for example. "was" and "eventually" are conflicting. "Was" implies "has been, but no longer," and "eventually" implies "is not, but will be." There's also the fact that "Turning Americans Into Islamic Mexicans" implies that US citizens are moving to Mexico, gaining citizenship there, and converting to Islam.

The combined title seems to say that AIDS has caused some sort of quantum state (pun of all puns right there) where Americans are simultaneously both (and neither) US and Mexican citizens.

Anyways, I digress. To sum it up, I think content should be judged on its merits first, and its source second. When neither merit or source can be found, I think its safe to write it off as being a troll.