Regarding uni bashing threads.

[Kalang Guni]

@Dragon

I take issue with your claim that such threads are "rather harmless".

While they are not illegal in the sense of race/religion stirring threads, the insulting nature (on both sides) as well as repetitive nature of the threads crosses the line into what can be considered trolling, which you rules disallow.

Whether NUS or overseas universities, any undergrad has to work hard to earn the degree. Sure, putting down one's tertiary education through insults should do no more harm than some old man spewing foul language to any random person he sees.

But it's the level of toxicity this generates.

I'm sure you could always say, it's the freedom of others also to make troll-back threads trolling those who start uni-bashing threads. But that is just using toxicity to fight back toxicity. And totally defeats the purpose of moderation in any online community.

 

[Dragon]

You have your opinion on things, so does the Moderating team. Bear in mind that the actions taken were not by me alone. Your opinions may not be along the same line but I do hear you.

As mentioned in the closed thread, a decision was already made and it was final. Closing this thread too as this is not a negotiation.