POL'ITICS, noun - "the science of government; that part of ethics which consists in the regulation and government, for the preservation of its safety, peace and prosperity".
A forum represents the jurisdiction over its participants; the moderators the law enforcement. If one is under control by others; all is political. The opt-in aka consent by free will; came before the forum; the internet; the PC etc.
What now is called opt-in represents a deception to cover up the chain of command already established. Just like up/down voting, and division into sub-forums, this all represents a suggested substitute choice.
POL'ITICS, noun - "the science of government; that part of ethics which consists in the regulation and government, for the preservation of its safety, peace and prosperity".
A forum represents the jurisdiction over its participants; the moderators the law enforcement. If one is under control by others; all is political. The opt-in aka consent by free will; came before the forum; the internet; the PC etc.
What now is called opt-in represents a deception to cover up the chain of command already established. Just like up/down voting, and division into sub-forums, this all represents a suggested substitute choice.