Michael Jackson moderation

[RachelMumsnet]

Hi there
As you can imagine we've had a few complaints this morning about some of the comments and allegations made against MJ. Our policy normally is not to delete posts on the grounds of distaste as what is distasteful to one is another person's idea of humour, however in this situation, given that someone has just died, we're finding it hard to just leave things. So we thought we'd ask you. Do you think comments such as 'I hope he burns' and the onslaught of MJ jokes should be deleted or left in the name of free speech? Let us know your thoughts.
Thanks
MNHQ

BTW i don't hate MJ before anyone accuses me, just DH has been burning my ears off all day.

whoops! Miscounted there Kerry. Now we are three!!

it's not making fun of child sex abuse you pudding.

kerry, that's a bit harsh?

Kerry, if I continue to respond to you, I predict your posts will get increasingly more bizarre, abusive and spittle-flecked. Nothing I posted warranted that tirade - it remains to be seen how far you'll go.

I'm almost tempted to find out, but can I be bothered?

Pan, I've missed you

Get. A. Room!

awwww.

ok (I was just jealous...)

I keep reading this thread title as 'Michael Jackson in moderation'. A sort of hushed tones/quiet contemplation thread on the subject . (Which of course it's not)

Other than that I have no opinion...but I'm sorry he died

i guess the answer is no then, along with a big hefty dose of 'we're ignoring you because you listen to your DH's mad theories'

GodzillasBumcheek, I think he has taken over from Elvis at the local chip shop.

Have the rumors started yet that in fact he's still alive

I don't know if the rumours have, but my DH is already thinking it... wondering if it's a stunt to get out of having to pay his enormous debts.

And what's this about the man hunt for the attending doctor?

Ilove- I did say I saw him in the chippy last night

likewise, lockets

The sort of things that are being said are pretty nasty, but can understand why deleting them isn't really a practical option.
Can you find a way of marking particularly tasteless threads somehow?
Colour them cat-sick colour or something??

Lockets