why? have you been banned elsewhere?

we don't ban people here for their thoughts or opinions... your opinion is worth exactly as much as mine...

we don't ban anyone here who doesn't violate the terms of service..

free thinking is not a violation. stating your opinion, or point, whether good or bad, right or wrong, doesn't get anyone here banned.

i am not sure what you are referring to by that comment. there have only been 5 people ever banned here, and they violated the terms and conditions of use of this website. they are posted here for your reference.

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i am not aware that you have violated any of the above, so why would you be banned?