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hlthe2b

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2. I don't understand why you think you can't discuss--just don't put results in subject lines

Reply to northoftheborder (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 5, 2014, 12:55 PM

Feb 2014

This isn't the first Olympics where geopolitical issues overshadowed and I am not at all downplaying Russia's hateful LGBT attitudes and policies... It is sad, though, that the athletes and their sacrifices continue not to be the focus--and that includes many many brave LGBT participants from throughout the world.

I hope all can be respectful, as Skinner has asked.

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Some advice about the Olympics and possible spoilers [View all] Skinner Feb 2014 OP

There is a sports group, why can't we discuss the Olympics there? northoftheborder Feb 2014 #1

I don't understand why you think you can't discuss--just don't put results in subject lines hlthe2b Feb 2014 #2

I suppose this paragraph from Skinner's post made me think twice about ANY comment on Olympics northoftheborder Feb 2014 #3

The posts on the game threads shouldn't be all that controversial, although LuvNewcastle Feb 2014 #5

That indicates Community Standards issues which juries rule on, rather than a forum's SOP uppityperson Feb 2014 #7

Also, don't forget the "Auto-trash by Keyword" progressoid Feb 2014 #4

kick lamp_shade Feb 2014 #6

I think that person did it for attention last time... Phentex Feb 2014 #8