Why has "Flashbacks Wanted" thread been closed? Free speech anyone?

[xGabe62x 5]

If codies want us to help them create a decent game,  why are being treated like children and having subjects closed at their whim? 

These forums work both ways Mr Codemaster....  SIR.... yes sir! 

[SkiddyMcCrash 311]

The thread was closed because a member was getting abusive in there

[SamRWD 2]

Hello! I believe that not only what SkiddyMcCrash wrote, but please notice that there was a vote going on Suggestion Box section and the number of votes against flashback feature was overwhelming, so please don't get Your expectations high regarding this topic.

[austinb 37]

some of my comments were deleted too but i dont remember being offensive or using unpleasant words....

[SamRWD 2]

Mod has had to overreact, I agree Your post were OK, it was that guy throwing the "m" word around who should be taken care of.

[xGabe62x 5]

Ok,  fair enough. Didn't look closely enough to notice any offensive behaviour. 

I withdraw my objection forthwith! 

[xGabe62x 5]

P. S.  the "m"  word? Never heard of this! 

 o:) 

[Operator1 4]

SkiddyMcCrash said:

The thread was closed because a member was getting abusive in there

Why not censor just the offender instead of closing the entire thread?

...I've seen a number of other forums quickly go bad with shotgun-moderating when trolls who don't like a thread just start spamming it with offensive dribble because they know it will get the entire thread closed.

[SkiddyMcCrash 311]

I didn't close it down so I can't tell you