Oh dear I've made a real mess of this. I have to say that I come from other forums and I have never really got the hang of this one. For example, in my two previous posts my reply somehow became a quote so why couldn't I delete them and start again? And what does "watched" mean? Watched by who and why? The sheriff I presume?
You've read all of my posts in the U.S. Coin section? I'm impressed. I browse through the ancient section to try and learn. So far I don't know enough about ancients to post anything in the ancient section. But I see a whiny post about a pinned post that hurt someone's feelings, and I have to laugh and make snarky comments. Oh please forgive me!
It's already been explained verbally but here's a link - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-talk-rules.34131/ And of you want to "see" where the rules are found - 2nd line down
AIUI, When this forum started by Peter and Doug, it was decided to have an alternative site for the subjects viewed as not being suited for this "Family rated" site. So they also started http://www.partisanlines.com to host forums for POLITICS, RELIGION, WORLD EVENTS. It is still up and running for all to join and be ready to defend oneself at all turns. Maybe a group who wishes to do or say what they feel is really important no matter any rules can find a home. POLITICS is going to be "fun" coming soon this year, IMO, Jim ( Sure I am a member).
It was tried during Covid, elections, 1/6, etc., but most think " it couldn't be me he is referring to, its the other guy"