Posted by Sunnely on August 20, 2000, at 21:25:10
In reply to Re: thanks for staying » Sunnely, posted by Dr. Bob on August 15, 2000, at 20:27:22
> Sunnely,
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> Just wanted to thank you for staying. Despite that business up there...
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> BobHi Dr. Bob,
Oh, that stuff above. Read some, skipped some.
IMHO, discussion and exchange of opinion is healthy and should be encouraged. That is the hallmark of democracy. That's what makes this country great. However, limits should be set, too. Opinion that are abusive, hurtful, destructive, discriminatory, profane, degrading, etc., should not be tolerated. When Voltaire said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it," I don't believe he meant to include the kind of opinion I just mentioned. To borrow from a parliamentary parlance of rules and procedures, "You're out of order, sir!" (Your post ought to be deleted.)
I believe you are doing a marvelous job in keeping this community board a clean and enjoyable place to visit. (I don't envy your role, however.) Opinion as to what constitutes a "civil" post/response or not will abound, but in the end, only yours should prevail. Bottom line is: Your house, your rules. If some people can't stand it, the door is just a mouse-click away.
Dissenting ("civil") opinion welcome.
poster:Sunnely
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