Have been involved wih KCIM for 2 1/2 years with editorial access and just recently became aware that articles were being hidden. In my training, I do not recall 'hiding' as an editorial function and do not believe it was our original intent... unless they were slanderous or inflamatory against groups or individual citizens. I believe politics and politicians are exempt and fair game.

Hiding articles would seem to be counter-productive if our desire is to encourage community participation, whether by contribution of articles and posts or simply encouraging readership.