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Why can't an honest civil answer about Israel gets deleted?

One time I answered a question about why aren't there Jews in Arab nations, and I named countries such as Syria, Iraq, Iran, Morocco and Turkey with a long standing history of a Jewish population. The person who asked me gave me best answer and 5 starts. Yahoo deleted it, reason, violation of terms of service. Someone asked another question about traveling to Israel and purchasing land, I said it was Ironic that Palestinians in Gaza will never see the light of day in Jerusalem.....deleted why? violation of terms of service. Is Yahoo owned by Benjamin Netanyahu or something. What happened to free speech here? I hear a lot of racist comments about Obama in Yahoo and it never gets deleted. I see anti- Arab and anti- Islamic hate - all the time. Why in America any discussion about Israel is off limits even for debating purposes? Even the Israelis don't have this problem - their newspapers tell it all, even when it seems to go against their own policies,but in American it is taboo to say anything even slightly against the policies in Israel, for instance in Gaza. Why are Americans labels anti semite for everything for the slightest of comments? What made them above approach. (no religious babble about them being the chosen ones.) The Jewish race has surely produced brilliant scientist and thinkers, but they are not alone.

Update:

Great points all. I like to ask an additional question after reading some remarks. Who is behind yahoo's policy? Is there a covert effort to censor anything pro-Palestinians? Or just free thought? I read this from an article in "The Jerusalem Post" titled "You can only defend Israel on the internet" Last paragraph:

"For Israel to succeed on a site like Digg, people must be able to find appropriate content and the community must show support by voting for it to make it popular. The government has dramatically improved its distribution of quality material. Organized groups such as HonestReporting have created platforms to spread the content. But the rest is up to the general public. If the past is any indication, supporters are sure to rise to the challenge."

They should be named dishonest propaganda. The same group puts out a propagada guide that is called " Learn How to defend Isr ael with your computer"

Who loves America?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I aaauumm fourth Geri-read on for I may be DELETED AGAIN(MOST times, not only my answer, but my account to-this is my 12th account-no, not multiple, but single(only one account)) for agreeing with another reader. All I did once was agree with the answer of another person whom spoke of the atrocities the Israelies were performing on the Palestinians-I was deleted-strangely the person's answer who I agreed with remained. I appealed it but was told it violated community standards-that's a laugh-my answer was basically"I agree with so and so. The answer was right on the mark". I saw nothing that could violate community standards. They did this to me over a dozen times(account, not just answer most of the time) for answers that only stated facts. I even presented the links-only two were returned. Several answers are so good, I save them and cut and paste. Some I use exactly as the ones that were removed AND THEY ARE NOT DELETED.In another instance one or more of their employees actually hacked my account and put lewd comments on the internet that was attributed to me-they disciplined those employees. I could get no more info. on that.I did threaten to report them to the FCC, and, now I also blog when they act unfair.I have not had any problems since.I have turned at least two top contributers in for anti Semitc(Arab-Arabs are Semites to-THE REMARKS WERE DEFINITELY DERROGATORY) remarks and they are still there-account, points and answers.

    Another situation-for a while, when I tried to post an answer on Israel-I would get that sorry-server was too busy(or something to that effect answer-yet I was able to answer other questions without this "BUSY" signal-supposed to be corrected with 24 hours-one time it lasted 4 days. Several times an answer was chosen, THEN it was corrected. Yahoo said it was my carrier(AOL). AOL told me if the servers were busy ALL the answers on ALL questions would get this "BUSY" signal, not just questions on one specific topic(Israel).That seems to be the extent of Yahoo's fairness policy-I did suggest they let the readers decide say within a 2-3 day span by a simple tick mark if the answer should be deleted and by a set margin.Never heard back from them.

    Fang Guy : It is Israel whom has invaded, occupied, stolen Palestinian land through murder with the same "LEAVE OR BE KILLED" attitude the Jews used to create Israel in 1948.THIS TIME AROUND, THE PALESTINIANS REFUSE AND ARE PROTECTING THEIR LIVES AND PROPERTY-ISRAEL CALLS THEM TERRORISTS-funny, the murderous

    Jewish terrorist group, Irgun(now likud) killed far MORE Arabs than ALL the Arab terrorists killed Israelies COMBINED.The Israelies are performing ethnic cleansing(killing Palestinians) with the goal of annexing the West Bank and Gaza strips. Israel REFUSES the two state(ALREADY EXISTS-needs ratification).Peace and recognition is a two-way street and Israel REFUSES-THE FOLLOWING IS ISRAEL'S UNILATERAL PEACE PLAN AND IT DOES NOT INCLUDE PLALESTINIANS:

    The King David Massacre

    The Massacre at Baldat al-Shaikh

    YEHIDA MASSACRE

    KHISAS MASSACRE

    QAZAZA MASSACRE

    The Semiramis Hotel Massacre

    The Massacre at Dair Yasin

    NASER AL-DIN MASSACRE

    THE TANTURA MASSACRE

    BEIT DARAS MASSACRE

    THE DAHMASH MOSQUE MASSACRE

    DAWAYMA MASSACRE

    HOULA MASSACRE

    SHARAFAT MASSACRE

    Salha Massacre

    The Massacre at Qibya

    KAFR QASEM MASSACRE

    Khan Yunis Massacre

    The Massacre in Gaza City

    AL-SAMMOU' MASSACRE

    Aitharoun Massacre

    Kawnin Massacre

    Hanin Massacre

    Bint Jbeil Massacre

    Abbasieh Massacre

    Adloun Massacre

    Saida Massacre

    Fakhani Massacre

    Beirut Massacre Sabra And Shatila Massacre

    Jibsheet Massacre

    Sohmor Massacre

    Seer Al Garbiah

    Maaraka Massacres

    Zrariah Massacre

    Homeen Al-Tahta Massacre

    Jibaa Massacre

    Yohmor Massacre

    Tiri massacre

    Al-Naher Al-Bared Massacre

    Ain Al-Hillwee Massacre

    OYON QARA MASSACRE

    Siddiqine Massacre

    AL-AQSA MOSQUE MASSACRE

    THE IBRAHIMI MOSQUE MASSACRE

    THE JABALIA MASSACRE

    Aramta Massacre

    ERETZ CHECKPOINT MASSACRE

    Deir Al-Zahrani Massacre

    Nabatiyeh (school bus) Massacre

    Mnsuriah Massacre

    The Sohmor Second Massacre

    Nabatyaih Massacre

    Qana Massacre

    Trqumia Massacre

    Janta Massacre

    24 Of June 1999 Massacres

    Western Bekaa villages Massacre

    Gaza "Cast lead operation" Massacre

    LET THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:

    The following link gives some UNBIASED statistics on deaths on BOTH sides-see whom has the right to protect themselves from whom-it sure isn't the Israelis:

    http://www.ifamericansknew.org/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/10659472@N02/

    Does anyone see the Palestinians doing to the Israelies what the Israelies are doing to the Palestinians-THEY, not, Israel, OWN the West Bank and Gaza strips?

  • 1 decade ago

    well put; same here. I have asked or answered questions and many of them deleted or others have attacked and insulted me instead of answering what I have said. finally I've learned which keywords attracts warmongers and aggressive right wingers and have tried to avoid them to prevent deletion. specially in Israel category I prefer not to answer anything since no matter what you say, it will be considered as anti-semite.

    or every time I post something to criticize Israeli government some immediately post: "you better go to Hamas!". I wonder if criticizing Israel means I'm a pro-Hamas.

    most of the Americans reaction is because of the false advertisement; they live thousands of kilometers away from the middle east and the only possible way to get information is western media, which mostly serves US imperialism and consequently Israel greed. I have very good American friends who are against this and are informed about the facts but an average person might not know.

    Source(s): one of the questions (which fortunately did not attract warmongers): http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AluZp...
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It seems that Zionism is a cause that can only flourish through censorship and propaganda. It is fortunate that nobody reads the old testament as it portrays Judaism in a light that would be shocking to any civilised person.

  • 1 decade ago

    Many have hit the nail on the head. Almost any religion is ripe for discrimination except that one. Go figure. While I do not support the barbarians trying to take them over--they are NOT innocent in the venture.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Probably for the same reason everytime I asked about the seizure and burning of our soldier's bibles in Afghanistan on Uhbama's orders it got deleted, "..where once you had the abilty to speak and think as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveilance..."

    Source(s): V for Vendetta speech on youtube
  • 1 decade ago

    Well, if it makes you feel better, your question has brought out every anti-Semite in the country, so you have gotten your yawner of a point out after all.

    Personally, I'm glad this country defies international antisemitism by understanding who the good guys are over there.

    If Cuba were hurling missiles at Miami every single day of the year, the Marines would be in Havana tomorrow, and every anti-Semite on this board would be all for it.

    Three indisputable points:

    1. The Palestinians have been kicked out of Egypt, Jordan, and are held in refugee camps in Lebanon that are run by Syria. If their own people hate them so much, why should Israel be stuck with them?

    2. Despite that, Israel would make peace in a second were they allowed to live in peace. The bottom line is that all Israel wants is to be left alone. If the Palestinians truly wanted peace, there would be peace tomorrow.

    3. Why is Israel the only nation on earth not allowed to defend herself? And how is she to make peace with a people whose "nation" has no government?

  • DEE W
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Yahoo is run by Nazis who are also the creators and control Israel.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Because if you dare the question the fascist state of Israel you are an anti semite. If you dare to care about the innocent Palestinians forcefully removed from their homes or killed en masse by IDF terrorists you are an anti semite.

  • 1 decade ago

    I second Geri.

    [not speaking for Geri] Israeli foreign policy is a following a biblical script. the USA should have nothing to do with their holy war. We are bound by contract to support their terrorism and occupation of Palestine. We are to fight their wars for them...and that will mean disarming and nation building Iran and Pakistan. No matter what the cost to the US citizens and constitution.

  • geri
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    If you say anything not pro Israel you're labelled an anti-semite. I hate the Israeli government!! (Im gonna get a million thumbs downs now)... They're a racist nation, who have killed on a mass scale and all we hear is "but they did it first" .... like that makes it any better. There are even jews who don't respect Isreal (seriously, visit the Isreal category)... there are Jews who are anti Zionism, they must be anti-semites too.

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