Moderation on any website is a difficult balancing act. Part politician, part parent and a tiny tad of benign dictatorship.
Decisions such as the one taken by Alex are generally made for the benefit of the majority; as such the minority, although listened to and often understood, have to follow the line or march elsewhere. There are so many forums available where deep discussions may occur, this is, as stated previously, a mobile reading forum. Long may it continue.