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It is common "fudging" sense.

It is still a public forum to some extent. Not everyone can see it, but anyone who isn't just a regular member sure can. And once again, they're still actively being shared with members of HC. They may not be active in the sense you're thinking of, but they are in some sense just because of their presence.

I don't suggest that we go delete all of the porn from there either. Removing all of those threads/posts would be pretty useless since no one actually cares. But if this continues to become an issue or if it's bothering any certain members in particular, I think that it would only be fair if we made some effort to remove the porn since it still is technically breaking the rules.

By definition of public, if certain people or groups are being excluded, or only particular people or groups are being included, its not "public". Thats like suggesting the freemasons are a public organisation because you can be invited in. By definition, the private forums are not public to some extent. You need to meet certain requirements to enter/view them.

And theres no point in deleting just the content. If its deemed the content isnt allowed then that whole forum is pointless. And yet - the forum exists.

And clearly someone ^^ cares. Otherwise this thread wouldnt be here.

Valid point.
You win this round, mate.

I'm calling it a night... Have a good one!