Should I delete Thread?

[Reycer]

Hello all,
I have a question about deleting a thread. Recently I have had some of my frequent posters starting threads, on how they can go about "legalizing marijuna." And how they would like to become Marijuana reformers.

They are also talking about what they do with Hemp, and Cannabis.

What are your thoughts? Should I delete this thread. You can read what's being posted here:
http://www.lacledeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214

I posted a statement saying that I would not endorse the use of any of these illegal things. But, I am just stuck on whether I should delete it or not.


~Michael

[UncoderMom]

I dont see why you would delete it. Its just a discussion? No ones actually trafficking anything or doing anything illegal?

I'd only remove it if it were becoming hostile. Users do not like censorship, no matter what the topic.

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by mdelcour

Hello all,
I have a question about deleting a thread. Recently I have had some of my frequent posters starting threads, on how they can go about "legalizing marijuna." And how they would like to become Marijuana reformers.

They are also talking about what they do with Hemp, and Cannabis.

What are your thoughts? Should I delete this thread. You can read what's being posted here:
http://www.lacledeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214

I posted a statement saying that I would not endorse the use of any of these illegal things. But, I am just stuck on whether I should delete it or not.


~Michael

Michael,

Its up to you mate, your the boss, if you feel that it goes against the general feeling of the site then do it, or if you country's law forbids it then delete it.

In some parts of the world, its a minor thing, and in come countries like Holland they actually sell it in coffee shops.

In the UK the law was downgraded a few years back, but its still an offence to buy it and to have it on you, if the Police see it they will take it away.

Do what you feel will be in the best interest of your site

[lasto]

Imagine if any of your members where also members here : what would they think of this thread where you are asking for advice.You would lose respect as you are there admin and as such should be able to make decisions yourself.
If u feel the thread should be closed then close it.
Ive read some of the thread and i dont smoke the crap but from what i read they not doing anything wrong - talking about it is not illegal (at least not over here anway)

[Reycer]

GREAT! Thanks for the input. Seems my little disclaimer set well with the posters. I think I will just leave it at that. Thanks again for your input though.......

Just a side note: They really sell it in Coffee Shops in Holland.....who woulda thunk. lol

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by mdelcour

GREAT! Thanks for the input. Seems my little disclaimer set well with the posters. I think I will just leave it at that. Thanks again for your input though.......

Just a side note: They really sell it in Coffee Shops in Holland.....who woulda thunk. lol

Sounds Crazy but its true, http://www.coffeeshop.freeuk.com/Grey.html

How can the country function when people get off there heads all the time

[Rapscallion]

Originally Posted by UKBusinessLive

How can the country function when people get off there heads all the time

They don't get off their heads all the time - they leave that for the tourists and then laugh at them.

As to censorship etc, I have a strict no politics/religion/controversial stuff rule, but I also maintain a second forum for debates of that nature, and I send people there. It's a slightly pricey solution, but even though I am actually censoring in one place I'm giving them opportunity (if they want to take it) to discuss it elsewhere.

For most, it's too much trouble, of course, but...

Rapscallion

[Magnumutz]

DON'T DELETE IT, they SHOULD legalize

[GSeybold]

I have a very long thread about this for medical use only. )

[Wayne Luke]

Originally Posted by mdelcour

I posted a statement saying that I would not endorse the use of any of these illegal things. But, I am just stuck on whether I should delete it or not.

Discussing the legalization of Marijuana or reforming drug laws is not illegal. In many states, there are already laws allowing the use of marijuana medicinally as long as it isn't involved in interstate transport (falls to Federal Jurisdiction there).

On the last November ballot in California, there was a measure that would decriminalize Marijuana use within the state. If failed but only by a small margin. If passed, it would mean that California law enforcement would no longer prosecute marijuana cases and would have basically legalized the substance. California already allows medicinal Marijauna use provided that the product is grown within the state and the prescription is obtained from licensed medical practitioners. The U.S. Supreme court upheld this law when it denied Federal Agencies (FBI, DEA and ATF were plaintiffs) access to California State resources to investigate and prosecute medicinal marijuana cases in the state unless interstate or international trafficking was involved.

There are already some areas in California where local law enforcement doesn't actively prosecute personal Marijuana use. The costs involved up through and including possible incarceration do not provide an active benefit in reducing crime in the area. I suspect the ballot measure decriminalizing Marijuana will be back on the California ballot in due course. Eventually it will pass. Whether other states and eventually the Federal government follows though remains to be seen. Personally, I think there are better areas where law enforcement can spend their dollars and legalizing and controlling the sale of this substance would increase government revenues.