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Indeed, its why if I do group at the moment, its MMF
No, you have made good points.
I think worthy of a topic and so did you at the time.
We only remove posts / topics if against TOS. It has to be a serious breach for that and this does not meet such.
You are valued here, so suck it up and have a yard of ale with me in the AB&G
Dare ya Insulting anyone’s God is in bad taste and offensive but the reason it is done is to provoke a reaction and attract attention.
Many members use such tactics of religion, politics and taboo subjects to gauge a reaction. Some revel in the negative reaction caused.
They also use such tactics to make themselves known and “famous”It is up to you on whether they are successful are not.
Personally, I don’t really care if they employ such tactics, as long as it is not against TOS. Maybe they attract likeminded persons. Good – then it means other members are left alone.
If a profile offends, and not against TOS, then don’t engage. You decide on whether it is ignored by passing over to the next profile or whether you use the magic ignore button.
If they shove their views down your throat, then you can complain to the Moderators or Support direct, along with a copy of your chat log.
Of course, if the conversation is a heated debate, then sometimes you need to step back and ask yourself some hard questions first before reporting it –
“Did I start it?” “Did I give as good as I got?” “Did I over react in the first contact?” “Was I just as insultive?”If you come out of it as bad as the person you are having the debate / argument with – then it may be best to put it down to experience and use the ignore facility or maybe even apologise and start again.
Forum is public and not general chat. Members are always encouraged to post their ideas and views and we encourage such free speech. Some members may agree with you , some may not and as long as the post is reasoned and evidenced on such views, it is for entertaining and enjoyable reading.
The Mods, and other members too, do and will step in if it begins to degenerate into a personal slinging match or in general sweeping statements insulting forum members, or if it starts to go off topic. It may even start a new interesting topic.
It is also important to remember that the word “you” can be used as singular and plural and third party in the English language. Read it all ways first as it may give the text a different context and may not actually be directed personally to the original poster.
Having read, this topic several times it was beginning to degenerate and I commend the people who posted to soothe matters.
Everyone has a right to post and everyone has a right to express their views. We encourage such debates, heated or not and the right of free speech. Sometimes though, we also have to accept, some people have strong opposing views, and some have no specific feelings either way. No one is right or wrong , just unique and individual.
Rightly so, my fellow Moderators have stepped in to calm things before the topic gets out of control and silly.
The advantage we have here, we are all over 18 and adults at the end of the day. Something other forums don’t always have and I think the carnage seen in those forums is evident in themselves.
We don’t want that to happen here.
@ Vaelene, you started an interesting debate – to me that makes for an interesting read and stirs people’s passions. I actually think that is very good and stimulating. A breath of fresh air and therefore a successful topic for debate, whether you meant to or not.
Do I think you could have worded things less robustly in parts? – Of course.
Do I think there are veiled insults towards members?– Of course.
Wasn’t that exactly your intention? – I think so.
Is that a reason to remove your other posts/ topics? – Absolutely not.Just be prepared if you are insulting whether directly or veiled, you will be moderated like everyone else.
And on that note and your command of the English language — have you ever thought of entering the Erotic Story Contest? The prizes are good and I have a feeling it would be a very interesting tale.
See the Contests and Erotic Story Contest 6 – Medieval for details. Deadline is 31 Jan 2014. **** The users name has been removed from the title of this topic to prevent any embarrassment by subsequent posts *****
Fantastic Lydia. May I suggest a couple more questions –
Have you /How did you hear of Forum ?
Would you consider joining / Are you a member ?
Great work
Can someone translate the above?
mmmmm Naughty
