We asked you if we should trial this rule in [May 2023](https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/134qore/should_rule_one_also_apply_to_comments_made_about/). We’ve trialed it much longer than we originally intended, but are now ready to revisit it and would like to hear your feedback via the poll link below.
[We’ve created a spreadsheet here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KHbyFsVdAvQJxuuFfzV9nl9p8pBMFVHhERt3tTCo7sE/edit?usp=sharing) linking to each comment removed under the rule, when they were removed, and which mod performed the removal.
The mod ‘UFOs-ModTeam’ appears whenever we perform removals on mobile or choose to do so anonymously.
The sheet contains the text for some of the removed comments as samples. It does not include all of them, since this has to be done manually and is a significant amount of work. If you feel there is not enough data to assess the rule has been used, let us know.
If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the state of the subreddit or moderation you’re welcome to discuss them in the comments below as well. If you’ve read this post thoroughly you can let us know by indicating your favorite animal is a mantis in the poll.
If your feedback indicates we should keep this rule we will make a separate announcement in a different sticky post.
#[Take the Poll](https://blocksurvey.io/rufos-rule-13-poll-OKA.mefJRtejCahYptUJcw?v=l)
by LetsTalkUFOs
4 Comments
No we should not. This is a sub for open discussion not censoring.
Typically, public figures are entitled to less protection under libel and slander laws, the idea being that they’ve put themselves “out there” and have assumed the risk.
Frankly, I think “toxic” is too much in the eye of the beholder and removal of comments on grounds of toxicity is the type of thing that sows mistrust.
It’s one thing when users personally attack other users, but otherwise let the marketplace of ideas function properly by not manipulating it.
Keep it. Like it or not, we have controversial Republicans championing this issue in Congress. Check out the post with representative Ralph Norman this week. It devolved into needless mud slinging and toxicity. Check out the post with Matt Gaetz and Luna seeing videos of the alien bodies, needless toxicity about Gaetz. Look, I’m not the biggest fan of Gaetz, but he’s involved in this topic and taking it seriously. Beggars can’t be choosers here. It’s not on topic and hinders constructive discussion.
Just let the voting system work