Northern Light
Superstar
Not hearing a counter argument.
One was not required.
I take no issue with differing opinions and enjoy debate.
But I do not wish to sanction people who are morally bankrupt, and whose arguments are specious and poorly considered at best.
That said, if you scrolled down you would find an argument in a subsequent post.
I don't think you're really aware of what's going on in the real world where people are being censored for holding different (but totally reasonable) views.
This sort of statement is going to get you into big trouble here.
Its exceeding rude to essentially call someone an idiot (which you just did by suggesting they have no clue what's going on in the real world) who is a long time and well respected poster here.
If you wish to express disagreement that's fine.
But do so with respect; that isn't merely not swearing; its about starting your post without a presumption you're a vastly more knowledgeable soul than the person you're addressing; and not assuming said party is an idiot.
Exceptions can be made, where there is extraordinary evidence of a poster's ignorance or malice; but that is not the case here.
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The poster I critiqued said something that was off-topic; ill-informed, and expressed with malice and contempt for fellow human beings......
That is not acceptable, anymore than swearing, threats, racism, misogyny, homophobia or any other nonsense.
When you are on a forum, you are subject to its guidelines and rules.
You can be warned, suspended or banned for abusing them.
That is not 'censorship'.
No one is burning this person's book, nor prohibiting them from starting their own forum or website, nor joining another than sanctions such views.
They aren't facing prosecution or jail.
To equate a requirement for human decency with censorship is to do a great disservice to the latter.
Perhaps we now get back to on-topic and respectful discussion, as I have no further wish to discuss this person.
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