NationStates Jolt Archive

Yesterday I decided to custom-make my flag. I saw the simple guidelines: please make it appropriate. (e.g.- no nudy, swastikas)

I actually got a bit of a burst of outrage when I saw that swastikas were prohibited, and you could get kicked off for using one in your flag.

First let me say that although I don't fully practice Judaism, but I am a full Jew by heritage.

I agree that it stands for evil, but it shouldn't be prohibited! That is a restriction of freedom of expression.

Now, why is it
a) not okay to have a SYMBOL of nazism,
BUT
b) okay to be a nazi and/or express your nazi beliefs in words on the message boards and forums???

This is a restriction and a contradiction I am willing to discuss in the future.

'Cos we live in a mad, hypocrytical world.

And 'cause Max says so.

was this not discussed a while ago and then all threads on it since closed?

was this not discussed a while ago and then all threads on it since closed?

Yep. The answer's always the same: Max Barry banned people from having swastika flags. Thus, they are not allowed. End of debate.

was this not discussed a while ago and then all threads on it since closed?

Only countless times. ;)

was this not discussed a while ago and then all threads on it since closed?
There is an absolutely massive thread on it here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=275081).