Lol you were greyed out not even for arguing what you’re saying, but simply for giving two examples of what isn’t allowed to be said.

Speaks volumes.

You've been downvoted into greyed out territory, so those observations aren't tolerated here.

Right; self-proving point. Also notice I wasn't even espousing them as fact in this context, just providing examples of things one isn't allowed to say.

At the cost of my own karma, let me tell you why. This entire thread is a digression from the articles topic, and meanders around the well worn parts of a contentious political talking point. It serves no purpose. You shouldn’t have responded to the OP. No one should have responded to you, and I should have also left this piece of old flame bait alone.

We aren’t supposed to have pointless arguments and I insightful snark. We are supposed to bring up tangents only if we have something new to add.

I agree with you, but I think it's fine to continue commenting on these threads once they've been flagged, because at that point only people who opt into [showdead] will be able to see them.

It's better than before. Your comment is only downvoted, not dead or account banned.