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lmao.
Originally posted by Death_Kron
Not at all. I speak in real life like a trooper and every second word of mine is an expletive,
I didn't necessarily mean that you personally, would be offended. I just meant that in that particular comment, it seemed like you were basically equating profanity to insults, as if profanity is always insulting. That's how I took it anyways.
......if you can't make your point without resorting to insults....
Originally posted by mckeesport
Due to a misunderstanding of the point I am trying to convey, I do not actually think profanity should be allowed here on ATS. I am stating that it might as well be in comparison in regards to the rise in personal attacks by some people that do not agree or share your view,
The use of profanity on ATS might as well be allowed. I see ATS getting progressively worse. I see a rise in attacks where what is being said is worse than profanity. There is a growing amount of keyboard warriors and trolls putting out more trash talk instead of actual legit replies to posts.
Earlier, I was referred to as being retarded. To me, that was more offensive than any combo of profanity. My sister died when I was 12 from complications due to mental retardation and it is a word that I despise. And for you trolls waiting to pounce on that, it is not hereditary and does not run in my family. If this was a open event hosted in a public forum, would you call me that in person? I have a sneaking suspicion that the answer would be no.
The constant attacks here are attributed to the DUNNING - KRUGER EFFECT Its no longer acceptable to have your theory or opinion along with the chance that the other person just might be right. It is not acceptable to believe Nibiru or Planet-x just might be real or that Dr.Greer just might have talked to people that know the truth or gave up his medical profession in persuit of what he feels is the truth. Instead of bashing insulting peoples views, ideas, thoughts or opinions, go beat your wife or kids or neighbor, tough guy.
Not one letter of this is typed with a violin playing or a tear, it just sucks to see something good being systematically taken apart thread by thread. My advice, get a job, a girlfriend, then again, Trolls dont work well with others.....edit on 13-7-2012 by mckeesport because: Misunderstanding
Originally posted by iwilliam
To be clear: Also, like the OP., I feel that blatant inflammatory profanity might as well be allowed, so long as others are allowed to troll, harass, flame, name-call, or disrespect others in any open mannerr. That truly is inexcusable, and is truly counter-productive to intelligent discussion.
Also, while I don't think it's the end of the world that profanity is restricted, I think it wouldn't hurt to have relaxed rules in one or two forums.
Originally posted by LadySkadi
reply to post by Realtruth
Is this one of those situations: "if no one is there to hear the words, did they actually exist?"
Originally posted by FraggleRock
Originally posted by iwilliam
To be clear: Also, like the OP., I feel that blatant inflammatory profanity might as well be allowed, so long as others are allowed to troll, harass, flame, name-call, or disrespect others in any open mannerr. That truly is inexcusable, and is truly counter-productive to intelligent discussion.
Also, while I don't think it's the end of the world that profanity is restricted, I think it wouldn't hurt to have relaxed rules in one or two forums.
This of course implies that the things I've highlighted in your quote are allowed here on ATS with or without profanity, which they not. Some things may slip through now and then, but blatant insults, harassment, flaming, name-calling, and trolling can only be dealt with properly when they are reported to the moderators.
Originally posted by FraggleRock
Originally posted by iwilliam
To be clear: Also, like the OP., I feel that blatant inflammatory profanity might as well be allowed, so long as others are allowed to troll, harass, flame, name-call, or disrespect others in any open mannerr. That truly is inexcusable, and is truly counter-productive to intelligent discussion.
Also, while I don't think it's the end of the world that profanity is restricted, I think it wouldn't hurt to have relaxed rules in one or two forums.
This of course implies that the things I've highlighted in your quote are allowed here on ATS with or without profanity, which they not. Some things may slip through now and then, but blatant insults, harassment, flaming, name-calling, and trolling can only be dealt with properly when they are reported to the moderators.