In my opinion, a statement like that is not a direct threat. However, it is VERY violent and destructive and we are treating such statements as threats. We will not tolerate such violence.
Is it a direct threat? No.
Is it a violent statement on the same level as a threat? Yes.
Case in point, a year or more ago some toolbag told Anthony that he wished he would have died in his car wreck several years ago. That guy was banned immediately.
We are not going to tolerate such negativity and violence, because statements like that can only escalate a situation further. You have to be a wretch of human being to wish death on another, and that is not the atmosphere we are going to condone here. No matter if it’s public or private, if threats or violence such as this is going on it should be reported to an admin immediately and those involved will be dealt with.
With a community of so many in such a localized area, it is our job as Admins of this board to keep our members safe – and I will carry out this mission to the end. Some of you will never like what I, or any other person in a position of “authority” does here, but that comes with the territory of what we do.
Love me or hate me, I will carry out the will of what is right – whether it’s popular or not.