The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by Alex

Personally, I don't consider being called arrogant or delusional to actually be name calling, except insofar as attaching an adjective to a specific person is always name calling. If "you're an arrogant person" is name calling then so is "you're a wonderful person."


All of it is really just my long winded way of saying that despite protests to the contrary there is around these parts a decided slant in when feelings need to be collectively protected from bruising.

Ultimately it affects me little, since I am generally capable of making is perfectly clear that I think someone a fool or whatever adjective is appropriate without actually saying it. But it does fall into that same category as to why it is ok to say fothermucker but not mother****er when the intent and context are exactly the same.

Alex, this post illustrates your point of view well, but it dilutes the actual statement made by Leo. If he had said "I think your being kind of arrogant in your posts", etc, then no problem. (Not meaning to harp on that one, Scaeagles, but I'm trying to spell out the differences). And yes, we do have a slant, but what message board doesn't? I think we're all pretty cool here and try our best to get along with each other, but we have not been shy about spelling out our reasons for existence and the rules that we've laid out to try and make it as pleasant an experience for the membership as possible. I can't recall the last time someone said anything remotely negative to Scaeagles outside of the political threads- if we're so horrid, why put up with us? We all care about Scaeagles and the appearance of favoritism is a concern, but none of you (save the Mods and Admins) know everything that is reported and what actions were taken. Again, if someone were to call Leo the same thing he was warned over, I really would be upset and I would go after them as well.