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Originally posted by NovusOrdoMundi
But a nice start would be to clarify what is and is not allowed on ATS, namely, comments and opinions that, to some, hold no class or respect.
Originally posted by intrepid
Originally posted by jsobecky
Yeah, sometimes. Don't we all?
Sometimes? Why do you feel the need to do it in this thread? I see you challenging at least 4 members here.
Btw, thanks, you've proven both of my points from the previous page.
Originally posted by elevatedone
Originally posted by jsobecky
This is the example a Super Moderator should be setting for the younger members on ATS?
Shame, shame.:shk:
We're all members before we're mods.
Originally posted by jsobecky
Have I violated the T&C's?
I don't understand your need to say that?
Originally posted by intrepid
Originally posted by jsobecky
Have I violated the T&C's?
I don't understand your need to say that?
Well, jacking threads is against the T&C. This thread is all about YOU now for some reason. Why don't we get back to the topic which is about ATS and freedom of speech.
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
However, hiding behind freedom of speech to cast denigrating aspersions on the recently deceased demonstrates a selfish lack of prudence. It cheapens the lofty ideal of free expression and it's unfortunate for those who would "go there," but informative for the rest of us to witness.
Originally posted by jsobecky
It was totally uncalled for. I asked you to prove your allegations, and you lost your temper.
I can honestly say that I have never seen an example of good moderation by you in my entire time on ATS. You just like to throw your weight around.
You don't impress me.
No. You launched unwarranted personal attacks at me. Apologize.
Originally posted by jsobecky
BH, do you really equate the death of Zarqawi with the Death of Tony Snow?
Originally posted by intrepid
And here is a major problem imo. Some take their political affiliation so seriously that any discussion against that philosophy is taken as an attack on themselves.
Originally posted by Ian McLean
Anyone have any constructive ideas about what can be done to actually, like, you know, change things?
Originally posted by SkepticOverlordAnd this, in my opinion, is a core problem with contemporary user-generated commentary online. Too many are selfishly hiding behind "freedom of speech" as a license and not using it as the virtuously insightful tool it's intended to be.
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
However, hiding behind freedom of speech to cast denigrating aspersions on the recently deceased demonstrates a selfish lack of prudence. It cheapens the lofty ideal of free expression and it's unfortunate for those who would "go there," but informative for the rest of us to witness.
... it defines a self-centered ideal that is divorced from the true intent of free expression.
Originally posted by Gools
It's all very sad really.
Originally posted by Gools
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
However, hiding behind freedom of speech to cast denigrating aspersions on the recently deceased demonstrates a selfish lack of prudence. It cheapens the lofty ideal of free expression and it's unfortunate for those who would "go there," but informative for the rest of us to witness.
... it defines a self-centered ideal that is divorced from the true intent of free expression.
You know what else is sad?
Here we are on page 4 of this thread where I have been doing exactly what you alluded should not be done in the OP (cast denigrating aspersions on the recently deceased - granted it was to make a point) and nobody seems to have noticed or called me out on it.
Tony Snow was a lying sack of crap for a criminal organization (FACTS) and the world is a better place without him! (also fact)
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
However, hiding behind freedom of speech to cast denigrating aspersions on the recently deceased demonstrates a selfish lack of prudence. It cheapens the lofty ideal of free expression and it's unfortunate for those who would "go there," but informative for the rest of us to witness.
... it defines a self-centered ideal that is divorced from the true intent of free expression.
Originally posted by jsobecky
Mysterious "Ghost Poster" clay2 baraka???
Who is this mysterious poster? I asked where his post went a little while ago. No response.
So I went to his profile. Looked at his "Last Three Threads" that he supposedly authored.
Not only was he not the author of any of the threads, he hadn't even responded to any of those threads.
Something fishy going on...