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Discussion of uncomfortable topics

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Discussion of uncomfortable topics

TheRealTVGuy

macrumors 6502a

Original poster

Jul 21, 2010

1,132

Orlando, FL

Noticed a story posted on the main page this morning that is closed for comments. I understand not being allowed to discuss that topic, but what about a discussion around whether that topic could lead to increased prices of Apple products?

Mark Holmes

macrumors regular

Sep 22, 2010

San Diego CA

Yep. Noticed that. Why would Macrumors pick that one particular topic as off limits?

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Weaselboy

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Jan 23, 2005

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@TheRealTVGuy I assume you are talking about this story.

I don't see how a discussion related to that topic could be had without it drifting over into comments involving politics or social issues, and we don't allow that outside the Political News forum.

@Mark Holmes The editors disable comments on topics experience has shown will result in a lot of moderator workload.

Mark Holmes

macrumors regular

Sep 22, 2010

San Diego CA

Ah, got it. Kudos by the way on these forums in general. I check the site and forums daily and it's a fun part of my day. Also - love love love the new podcast. Keep up the good work!

Weaselboy

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Jan 23, 2005

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Ah, got it. Kudos by the way on these forums in general. I check the site and forums daily and it's a fun part of my day. Also - love love love the new podcast. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. I'll pass your comment along to the editors.

TheRealTVGuy

macrumors 6502a

Original poster

Jul 21, 2010

1,132

Orlando, FL

www.macrumors.com

Some Apple Store Employees in U.S. Reportedly Working to Unionize

The Washington Post today reports that employees at some Apple retail stores in the U.S. are quietly working to unionize. The report claims that...

www.macrumors.com

www.macrumors.com

@TheRealTVGuy I assume you are talking about this story.

I don't see how a discussion related to that topic could be had without it drifting over into comments involving politics or social issues, and we don't allow that outside the Political News forum.

@Mark Holmes The editors disable comments on topics experience has shown will result in a lot of moderator workload.
Thank you for your thoughtful response. I’ll second what Mark said about the quality of the site. It’s definitely a daily destination for me as well.

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