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I can, to a certain extent, understand the cautious approach taken by the likes of AVSIM and possibly FLIGHTSIM when the sites are hosted in a country that has a litigation system that revolves around the mighty dollar.There are other flightsim sites hosted elsewhere in the world where the concept of "freedom of speech" is very different and much more liberal. Even the Russian sites demonstrate a better understanding of the abilility to speak ones mind without fear of litigation. Not being subject to the same (IMHO ridiculous) legal threats, you will often see a different approach (and response) to the expression of ones opinions. Some very basic rules and commonsense is however required and expected.Based on Tom's initial response (which afterall makes sense within the framework he has to operate), it occured to me that the land of free speech really is not, nor cannot be, so free due to such an incredible and ridiculous legal system which appears to be running out of control and beyond the realms of commonsense.E.G. A West Virginia convenience store worker was awarded a whopping $2,699,000 in punitive damages after she injured her back opening a pickle jar. The 'injured' worker also received $130,066 in compensation and $170,000 for emotional distress. You have got to chuckle at the end of the day. Only solution I guess is to castrate the lawyers and stop the parasites spreading. LOL Sue me if you want, but just my thoughts Dave B