The NJ.com website has removed the ability to comment on their news stories and articles. As of this morning all previous comments have been removed. "We understand this will be upsetting to some of the people who read and post comments, but our editors will continue working to find the best ways to engage and hear your voice, an article said.
Critics charge it is an attempt to shut free speech where most of those commenting were from the right and is an attempt to silence those who speak the truth. Others said as NJ braces for congressional elections there are some toss up districts and the media is attempting to keep it by the democrats by silencing those on the right.
The website posted that only about 2% of NJ.com’s total audience reads our comments and only 0.03% posts comments. At their best, the NJ.com comments were a place to learn more about a story, add or correct information that we missed and engage in a meaningful, respectful debate. At their worst, our comments were a place none of us would want to spend time. They were a place for racism, misogyny and hatred — a place to perpetuate the worst stereotypes about our state, our
neighborhoods and our people. It was never our intent, but we ultimately gave a small number of people a license to say things they would never say in their workplace or at their dinner table without the cloak of anonymity. Read more HERE
Jack Phillip is a shtick drek
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