Some years ago, Dr Gabb was far too indulgent of a spiteful troll who had been put up by others to using our open house policy to wreck this blog. I do not think the present dispute over the Reform Party is of the same nature. However, Dr Gabb is no longer in charge, and my approach to moderation is more active than his was.
Here is the present dispute as I see it. On the one side is the acceptance that, whether or not it is good overall, we live in a multiracial country; that the newcomers are often just as much victims of this development as the traditional peoples of this country; that we should accept into our movement those newcomers who give reasonable grounds for believing that they are genuine allies. On the other side is a rejection of multiracialism in general, and a rejection in particular of any cooperation with the newcomers.
Both sides have valid points to make. My moderation policy is to let each side put its case. What I do not want is personal attacks. Civilised men should be able to disagree without accusing each other of base motives or stupidity. There is the further consideration that we no longer live in a free country. The last Government passed the Online Safety Act. The new Government may use this law for overt censorship of debate.
Therefore, I welcome disagreement. I do not welcome disagreeability. I hope I shall not need to explain myself at greater length.
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