Czuch:No one said you can't post links.  In fact, I just said that if the people here want to discuss a certain topic, like 9/11, then discuss it.  But flooding the board week after week with more of the same isn't a discussion.  And telling people they need to wake up etc doesn't invite dialogue. 

As I said before I posted those guidelines, I gave it a lot of thought.  I looked at other forums and read their guidelines.  I took the ones that best fit here, and compiled them into one.   They are fair and they are reasonable. 

I also underlined guidelines to stress the fact that they aren't hard and fast rules, but only strong suggestions. 

It's really quite simple what I'm asking the board to do.  Make and argument.  Stick to one thing at a time.  Invite dialogue and consider the idea of others.  Be friendly about it.  Don't lecture.  Don't be condescending.  Don't bloviate. 

You aren't going to change the world here.  Like you said, there are maybe 10 regulars.  So keep that in mind when you post.  It's no one's "duty" to warn the world of the impending danger of things to come.   That' not the purpose of this board.  It's a discussion board.  And it's for everyone. 

As for the 9/11 discussions.  Personally I'm all for it if people participate.  But it's not the ONLY thing that could be of interest.  As for use of links/quotes.  Here is what I have suggested:

*Quoting other sources is fine but do so in the context of your own argument.

*Don't flood the board with quotes.  Quotes should support the argument you are making, not BE your argument.

*Keep the amount of quoted material down to a minimum.   The rule of thumb is "less is  better."  If an entire post is quoted material, it might get deleted.  Again, make your own arguments.

You'll find these kinds of guidelines on most forums.  The purpose is to keep discussions moving forward.  In the context of one's argument, links and quotes are more than acceptable.  I think it's pretty clear what is meant by all of guidelines I've posted.