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Originally posted by sparrowstail
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
Though I am sure it was completely unintentional by throwing all skeptics under the bus you've handed the keys of the forum over to the kooks, those who think any skepticism is a personal attack and rude.
It seems you are claiming all believers to be kooks. Are there just kooks and skeptics in your world? Seems a little hostile in and of itself.
Originally posted by TheBorg
If you read his OP, Springer considers, and even CALLS himself a skeptic. What I find most perplexing about this whole thread is the apparent friction with a call for everyone to be civil. Since when is it okay to berate people for simply posting a video? We don't know if they made it, or if they are just posting something that they found interesting, unless they specifically say so.
Originally posted by TheBorg
reply to post by DoomsdayRex
Why is it so hard for people to be civil anymore? Have we slid so far from common courtesy that we won't even afford members the benefit of the doubt? Sometimes, seeing this kind of retaliation to a simple request makes me wonder what hope the world has, if we're not even able to discuss topics civilly anymore.
Very concerning...
TheBorg
Originally posted by Springer
Seriously, I have been trying to keep the peace here by warning the True Believers about their snarky comments and ridiculous "you are blind/close minded, etc..." statements too,
Originally posted by FoxMulder91
He didnt throw every skeptic under the bus...
Originally posted by FoxMulder91[/i
Its not hard to politely tell a user why you think they are incorrect and what your opinion is on the matter.
kooks
I'm really sick and tired of the absolutely HORRID manners some of our "Skeptics"/"Debunkers" are showing regarding YouTube Videos of alleged UFOs here on ATS.
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
Originally posted by sparrowstail
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
Though I am sure it was completely unintentional by throwing all skeptics under the bus you've handed the keys of the forum over to the kooks, those who think any skepticism is a personal attack and rude.
It seems you are claiming all believers to be kooks. Are there just kooks and skeptics in your world? Seems a little hostile in and of itself.
You apparently missed or purposefully ignored the bold text above. No where did I say all believers, but a particular mind-set.
Civility, that's IT. If that's too hard a concept for you then ATS is NOT for you.
Springer...
Originally posted by semperfortis
WOW
Some of you just can't get it, can you???
This is NOT about Truth, or Hoaxes...
It is NOT about Bunking or Debunking...
It is about treating your fellow members with all the respect they deserve...
GOODNESS SAKES PEOPLE...
For those that read this and figure they should remain scarce... I would suggest that if you think you should, you should.. Perhaps ATS is not for you...
There are plenty of other forums where you can go to and bash people, call them names and be generally insulting all you want..
The simple fact and end result is.. You will NOT do that here... Period...
Come on.. Let's get it... Shall we?
Originally posted by MarrsAttax
reply to post by Somehumanbeing
There's an Alert button for the scenarios you mention.