So much crap going around which is aimed more towards character assassination and direct personal attacks instead of actually discussing the issue at hand. It's asinine, repetitive and not worth all the effort being put into it. Frankly, it's exactly what almost sank this place not all that long ago and most certainly what drove many people from this place and continues to do so to this day.
OK, so lets all be nice to each other. Lets not call a liar a liar. Lets be sweet about it and tolerate it lovingly. Lets accept demeaning innuendos and giggle about it, while being offended by clear language.
I do not see a problem with someone saying what they want to say. I do see a problem with barriers being placed in free expression and if someones is acting in a particular manner .... you should be able to respond in common language. If someone says something that carries an innuendo of personal insult, you can expect a response that contains the projection of the internalized personal insult. What part of free-speech is so difficult to understand.
"Oh but you should say it in an enlightened and intelligent manner"
Fuck-that, its neutered speech. --Maybe I'm just not as smart as you are. Maybe I'm a simpleton and not as elite as you are, a common run-of-the-mill-redneck -- so I should be excluded from the conversation? That I should I remain silent as long I communicate in a manner that is not up to your professional standards?
I see your point..... free speech should be limited to people who can meet an arbitrary standard that is acceptable to you.
I spend up to 16 hours a day focused on work at my PC. I come by here as I take a breath in between points of work as leisure. It's a forum on the internet. A place where theoretically someone can express their thoughts, ideas and feelings. --- internets, serious business.
