esoteric17

Note: I wouldn't want to be a mod again... EVER!

As I didn't see it, I cannot say I agree or disagree with that decision. But my gut feeling is that whoever removed it thought it was so insulting that leaving it (even locked) continued the insults.

A fact of forum life is that the good of the many outweigh the good of the few. Yes, those holding minority views have rights. That is where discretion comes into the picture, by both the poster and by the forum staff. Exactly what was said? What was implied? When was it said? Where (which thread) was it said? And the biggie: Why was it said?

For every one member who complains, there are roughly fifteen who agree but don't bother complaining. That is always on the minds of the forum staff.

Do not, for even one minute, think the staff take these matters lightly.

The thing that one should keep in mind is that controversial does NOT EQUAL contentious. People can have sincere and heart-felt disagreements and debates without them becoming crude, rude, and socially unacceptable.

marysduby said:


Have we met before? I'm Deb, or Debs (as known by some). And your name is...?

I'm sorry, which word, phrase, or sentence of my post did you find objectionable? The above quote just wasn't clear enough for me to draw any distinct conclusions.

Hint: For a more precise interpretation of a post, it is best to quote the exact words one is referring to. If referring to more than one word, phrase or sentence, break up the quotes accordingly. One would be amazed on how much this reduces misunderstandings.

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Thank you.



I find this a bit harsh. What exactly prompted this reaction?

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Or have I completely misread your post? (It's been known to happen, she says blushingly.) If that is the case, then please accept my sincerest apologies.

I just feel that if you feel passionate about something you should put up a little fight fot it.

So when other members were maligned i would take upon myself to reciprocate...

...often to extreme

I guess this is what i was referring to--if that were the case in every instance America would have never been as only about one third of the people wanted to implement the Constitution.