I don't come from the US so I don't understand the stifling of freedom of speech that we all hear your country is (now allegedly) famous for....then again I was also not partial to all of the conversations between yourself and the Fireengines board people so my judgement will be reserved.

If you are not one of the favored few or if you say things about the favored few that they don't like, you are banned or in some other way penalized. Its called censorship and while highly unamerican, and frankly childish,it is not illegal for a private board.