A Recent Drift Towards Vitriol

We are concerned about a recent drift towards vitriol in the RSN Reader comments section. There is a fine line between moderation and censorship. No one likes a harsh or confrontational forum atmosphere. At the same time everyone wants to be able to express themselves freely. We'll start by encouraging good judgment. If that doesn't work we'll have to ramp up the moderation. [More]

So we can't call you dumbasses for ignorantly, and without any vetting, publishing a satire hoax that happened to fit your agenda?

Not that it matters--the domestic enemies over at the Daily Kos will pick it up and run with it regardless.

Alinsky RULE 5, you see...