Seems that 'unfair' editing, moderation and censorship are quite the norm on Wikipedia too, as this from the National Post points out.
"The Wikipedia site in this way has become a paragon of modern propaganda, operating under the illusion of Internet openness and respect for democratic process, while in reality inhabiting a fantasy world in which up is down and words mean whatever you want them to mean."
Pretty damning! Interesting that the author permitted Wikidpedia 'editors' to post a rebuttal on the National Post blog without moderation, or deletion! And there are some good reasons not to use your real name on Wikipedia too!
I have to confess that I've personally had experience of additions/edits on wikipedia being removed. In my case, simply because the so-called 'experts' do not believe that solar dehumidifiers are actual errrmm, dehumidifiers. The fact that they work waaaayyyy better than mains powered dehumidifiers seems to escape their attention. But, if it is not a bit of equipment that blows air over a condenser to condense out water vapour, then it is not a dehumidifier! And no discussion permitted, they even edited out my discussion posts!
What at first sight appears to be open and public isn't necessarily so! Censorship, moderation and editing appear to be the norm, even in the allegedly 'open' world of t'internet.
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I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.