I hate when that happens...it's like, "chill out smoke alarm, I got this under control." But nah a teeny bit of smoke and it goes berserk...at least...
Interestingly, when this thread first started it was not a Conspiracy as such, it was Current Affairs... The trial was about to begin and noone knew...
The rate system is biased to what I see. Anyway, I don't think hardly anyone takes much notice of the rate a thread option and it's hardly ever used...
For me it's not about stripping their power, it's about how a soldier should never have to hide his service and dedication in his/her's own country....