Why My Ability to Comment Was Disabled After Questioning the Recent Arizona Governor’s Election

There is a common policy implemented on many online platforms, especially where sensitive and controversial topics such as elections are discussed. User comments are often prohibited or removed if they contain unverified claims or are seen as problematic. This article delves into a specific incident that occurred on Quora regarding the recent Arizona governor’s election.

The Incident

I made a comment regarding the recent Arizona governor’s election and my ability to comment was promptly disabled. My reply was strongly rooted in supporting a candidate who had yet to accept the results of the election. This response was met with swift retribution by the moderation team.

Possible reasons for the comment being disabled:

Unverified claims about election fraud Promotion of delusional or far-right theories Harassment of others discussing electoral processes

It is possible that my comment offended the person whose post I was resonating with. Far-right propaganda and misleading information can be particularly damaging on platforms like Quora, which typically adhere to high standards of discourse and respect.

About Quora Moderators and Their Policies

Quora moderators closely monitor posts and comments to ensure content remains truthful, useful, and respectful. By removing comments that are based on lies or conspiracy theories, they maintain the integrity of the platform.

The incident you experienced is not uncommon. Once aware, moderators have low tolerance for lies, BS answers or questions, and idiocy. Your comment box likely ticked off several of these boxes. For instance, the claim that if Democrats could fix elections, they would have fixed Districts 1 and 6 in Arizona was seen as unproven and potentially misleading.

Conclusion

Moderators might have blocked your ability to comment on the original post or on similar posts and pages. Alternatively, the person whose post you were commenting on might have blocked you. In this specific instance, it’s likely that the person was not happy with what you said and they chose to show their disapproval by either blocking you or deleting the comment.

For future reference, it is always best to avoid promoting unproven theories about election fraud. Election deniers often spout wild accusations without understanding the intricacies of the electoral system. While some believe that if elections could be cheated, they would be fixed, reality tells a different story. Many of us have found that election deniers can be both boring and puerile.

Additional Insights

Some argue that the moderator’s interest in Katie Hobbs being seen as legitimate might have influenced their decision. However, the core of the issue remains the unproven claims and unverified theories. The Quora moderation team typically believes that a fair and legitimate election must be executed according to the laws and procedures, and that a person who campaigns and earns votes, even if not widely known, is more likely to have achieved a fair victory.