We typically have a very strict “no politics” rule in place here, preferring to concentrate on what unites us, i.e. the Diamondbacks rather than what divides us. But recent events make a temporary slackening of this policy necessary. There was already a little discussion of this on another thread. But behind the scenes, the MLB sites have been discussing a collective response to recent changes across Vox/SB Nation, following those of the NHL and NBA sites. The statement which follows is that response. Discussion is welcome, and while it may of necessity be political, please remember that personal attacks on other members will still not be tolerated.