Who would have the last the word? That's the question isn't it? What's the point of censorship? Where would it end? It gives people the opportunity to show their arrogance by thinking they are more moralistic than others. Why would anyone want to be a moderator, not just on this site, but on any website? To impose their own, perhaps mis-guided, perceptions of things?
//If that were true and posts hadn't broken the rules, would they not be reinstated by the EDs?//
Looking back at various replies on this thread, and lots of others on the website, the rules are constantly broken. And by moderators, amongst others. But that's ok, isn't it?
People break the rules in some instances because they know nothing will be done about it, as in life. Other than that, everything's fine thanks! :o)