Since it clearly appears that Indy workers do NOT read or bother to see why the post/ comment was noted by someone as not to be viewed by all others, it has been clear than political views, propaganda for any cause or side, or wanting to keep all comments that do not agree with article OUT of the site.

NO FAIR. Not free speech. Not to be sloppily monitored here.

This site needs to continue to be open not to fringe, weirdos, political propagandists only....

but to those who comment whether in agreement or dissent with the article's author or group.

Often, not seldom is it notable that the hidden posts when made available by that CLICK on top of article link "view hidden posts" is now displayed in pink.

If the post is not on topic, obscene, truly hate-full, [and not just in opposition with some strong emotional tone ], then it is appropriate to hide it to save others from the grime and those who desire exhibitionism of their inner hate & disgust of themselves exposed to all.

But often enough the un-liberal, not-as-progressive, not-wanted-by-ONE-group to share this open space

is the reason for the censorship and hiding.

Please Note when it is done wrongly, unfairly, inappropriately and let Indymedia staff KNOW that they have mistaken or chosen to side with one view instead of sharing their site for all who bother to come here.

Otherwise, this is a waste of anyone's time with so much

that seems extreme in views, small in thought, advertising in disguise, self-promotional mainly, or just wanting exposure for free....

instead of being a news-worthy blog like site in which to share thoughts and information that is valid and relevant PUBLICLY.