# I want to start a thread, but I think I will need moderator support **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 2, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-thread-but-i-think-i-will-need-moderator-support/980583 "2023-03-02T09:56:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 45
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-thread-but-i-think-i-will-need-moderator-support/980583/45 "2023-03-02T16:48:37Z")
There is certainly not a consensus that _that_ thread should exist, so it’s not a good precedent. > [@So "ammosexual" is a sexually offensive word now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ammosexual-is-a-sexually-offensive-word-now/962176/102): > > How about now. I think we all agree there’s a distinction between Thread 1: “Declawing cats is an appropriate practice - only people who agree with this can post.” and Thread 2: “If someone wanted to declaw a cat, what is the most humane way to do it (NOT a debate on the merits of declawing cats)” Thread 1 raises a controversial issue, asserts that one side of the issue is correct, and seeks to prohibit anyone who disagees from expressing their dissent. An OP is not allowed to do th… And note in the subsequent conversation @engineer_comp_geek justifies the thread by saying that it is _not_ restricted to people on one side of the issue. He clarifies the moderation policy - you _are_ allowed to dispute whether a posted story is actually good (i.e. pro-gun) news. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-thread-but-i-think-i-will-need-moderator-support/980583)._