being censored would mean deleted posts or words. Neither of which has happened as far as I can see.
Thread get locked when they stray too far from thee original topic.
If you want to continue the OT discussion start another thread as long as the discussion does not breach TOS or Posting guidlines you will be fine
Given the rarity with which threads are locked I was a little surprised that it was closed.
Especially when you consider some of the threads that have been allowed to continue even recently.
Ahh the joys of having to make decisions on moderation based not on precedent but rather on gut feeling/experience. It's precisely these kinds of threads that make me glad not to have to bother with that crap any more.