>Still a newbie but possible to explain the policy for banning these while not banning others?
You've entered the board at a time when freedom of speech and expression are under assault. Sort of mimics what's happening out there, ya know? Soldier on, use logic and discernment, and never stop fighting.
We are researchers who deal in open-source information, reasoned argument, and dank memes. We do battle in the sphere of ideas and ideas only. We neither need nor condone the use of force in our work here.