Just for reference, this is the "right to free speech" that people keep talking about:

Quote - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

(Emphasis is mine.)

Note that this amendment to the U.S constitution does not, in itself guarantee anybody the right to do something, but rather restricts the government from prohibiting it. Also, please note that this right to free speech does not say anything about anyone being provided a free soapbox from which to speak their piece.

Renderosity has graciously provided us with a soapbox, but has implemented rules limiting how we may use it, which is their right. By denying anyone usage of the soapbox, they are in no way abridging anyone's "right to free speech". This is more a case of "you can't talk that way in my house, go outside". The U.S. government will, by constitutional law, not stop you from expressing your opinions in a peacable manner. But Renderosity is under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to provide us with a place to do so. And they are completely within their rights to, arbitrarily even, deny access to this forum. It is quite legal for them to make up a rule restricting the use of their private property (yes, this web site is private property, deal with it) and is not in violation of the laws of Tennessee, the United States, or the constitution of either governing body.