08-23-2023, 12:24 PM
(08-22-2023, 01:40 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Everyone is allowed to express their opinions. The issue is when expressing that opinion turns juvenile, dishonest, inflammatory, etc. For those that want to talk politics that way, Twitter and Facebook would be better options.
I think if you're going to say this behavior is happening (especially in terms of dishonesty and inflammatory comments) you should give some specific examples....maybe a running thread of "here's what not to do or say and why"....you can start with me if you want
I don't think there's a single person in this forum that posts dishonest information. I do think there is a huge segment of posters that talk out of their ass trying to pass off anecdotal experiences as fact. In that sense those individuals could probably come off as being dishonest but I doubt there's negative intentions behind it.
(08-22-2023, 06:03 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Of course, you are free to believe whatever you want. But, if you're talking about a specific person who clearly identifies one way or another, then that's how you should refer to them in this forum. It's just a simple, respectful courtesy...even if you disagree personally.
So we're now "dinging" people for what they say about public figures? I feel like that would get every user of this forum banned based on what they've said about Biden and Trump over the years.
Moderating what people say about public figures is a dangerously slippery slope if you are an advocate for independent conversation like you imply here.
Moderating users based on what they say about public figures is an awful idea and will not allow for neutral moderation. If done correctly, every user on this forum would be banned within a week for shit they say about DJT and JB alone.
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Personally, the tone of this thread seems focused on going after conservative posters.
