| I see your point Athena, but the practical matters of administration come into view. A reliably benevolent absolute monarchy is preferable to a democracy that is chaotic and vulnerable to disinformation and subterfuge.
We must also recognize that Volconvo is a business enterprise. It was created from an idea by its founder, then purchased and operated in a businesslike manner by its present owner. As 5010 notes, unpopular decisions may be bad for business, so the current of events here is somewhat self-correcting.
The members here are both the source of content and the means to revenue and a positive cash flow.. Can an individual member get kicked out just because the owner opposes their views? The answer is a qualified "yes," but the owner is faced with certain imperatives.
Various viewpoints are conducive to debate, the stated purpose of the site. By ejecting controversial views, the diversity is diminished and the quality of debate impoverished. So the owner has incentives to retain even those who are opponents of his stance on the issues.
And I don't think Jason is an idealogue. He seems like a pragmatist.
"Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams |