I need an answer I'll jump in here and take a stab at one. After all of these years it really never ceases to amaze me when people assert a "right" to unilaterally determine how they can conduct themselves on others' property.
You have no "contractual rights" to post on this or any other thread. It's a privilege granted by the website, not a right. Even back in the day when SI charged subscriptions under prior owners, posting was free and subscriptions purchased additional features, not the ability to post. As to rights....
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