Reply to "De Tomaso Registry Updates"

As the BB Administrator, I have received several complaints about the tone and personal attack nature of several of the postings in this topic. I know all of the persons involved who have posted on this topic, and I respect all of you. I know that all of you appreciate the DeTomaso marque but express your affections in different ways. The BB Members involved in what appears to be a "heated" discussion, all have strong personalities, emotions and passions about DeTomaso Automobiles and obviously don't see eye-to-eye on this topic. Everybody has made good points. However, when the words selected in a posting degenerate into a personal attack, our Moderators are going to strike either the posting or the entire thread. Is this censorship? The answer is YES. There isn't necessarily free speech on this Forum. When hurtful, offensive or defamatory direct attacks are posted, most probably they will be pruned. A valid and constructive criticism can be useful and is appropriate, however, harsh words pointed at an individual or firm are going to be deleted.
We want this Forum to appeal to as many DeTomaso enthusiasts as possible and the biggest turn-off is when site visitors see site participants attacking eachother, their motives or knowledge (among other things).
I believe there is another venue on the web where DeTomaso enthusiasts attack eachother, vendors, etc. I would ask that the persons involved use that method to vent personally on somebody (assuming that the moderators permit it at that site).
I have been told over and over that our participants on this BB don't want personal attack type of behavior on this 'Board. I have been attacked personally, PI and PI Motorsports in the past on BB's. I always say that if you fly too close to the sun, you will get burned and have left it at that. However, the negativity and often mean-spirited language used does leave a bad taste in the mouth. I don't want to see that kind of dreck here.
I have said enough on this subject and this topic will now be closed.
Respectfully, Dave Adler