# Bias in moderation is getting out of hand

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**Created:** [June 28, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bias-in-moderation-is-getting-out-of-hand/1031239 "2026-06-28T01:26:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bias-in-moderation-is-getting-out-of-hand/1031239/39 "2026-06-28T15:14:26Z")

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> [@steronz](#):
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> BUT if anyone’s tallying votes on the warning, I think it’s excessive.

Actually, @ParallelLines only issued a Modnote and not a warning.  
Go figure?

> [@Political/religious things people would admit if it weren't for social consequence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-religious-things-people-would-admit-if-it-werent-for-social-consequence/1031213/14):
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> Moderating: @Wesley_Clark - your entire post was a rant that never once touched on the OP’s topic. And it immediately hijacked the thread. It also came right up to the edge of trashing an entire religious AND racial group with a broad brush. I’ve hidden your posts, and those responses to keep the hijack from continuing further. This was a very blatant hijack, and I am reminded I had to Warn you for hijacking a thread last year. I strongly considered giving you another, and advise you that …

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