it's not really alive. it can be seen, but it can't be responded to.
cbid, where do you draw the line? sure, some folks were offended, but these days it doesn't take much. i'm not saying these threads should not have been ended or pulled, but it seems odd to me. what criteria do you use to determine how to react? do you base it one the opinions of customers that spend a lot on your site? i've seen some folks go pretty crazy at some threads, but nothing happens. i've seen some rather questionable material that stays put. seriously, how do you decide what to pull or lock down?
by the way, the comment about customers that spend a lot was not intended as a cheap shot. that's a sincere question. i would actually not be surprised if that were a factor at times. i don't have a problem with it, personally, i'm just curious.