Posted by agent858 on March 12, 2006, at 19:18:36
In reply to Re: public figures, posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2006, at 15:45:21
There is a difference between unsubstantiated remarks...
And substantiated remarks.
I think people should be allowed to state the facts.
I think that people should be allowed to express their opinions / interpretations of the facts.
People can disagree... But they should provide reasons for their claims too.
IMO people need to learn not to take politics personally...
Maybe some people will find the politics board too hard.
Well thats okay. Some people find R18 movies too hard.
Nobody forces them to read politics...
Nobody forces them to watch the movies...People can take responsibility for that themselves.
I remember you saying at some point...
That you didn't block people on the basis of peoples feelings.
Remember Angelgirl and how upset she was over a word appearing in the subject header next to her name...
You said something about 'sorry but I don't think it would work to base admin decisions on peoples feelings'
Well... This is a change in tune.
And I agreed with you before... I don't think that would work.
And... I don't think it is working.
And... I don't think its consistent.
Feelings can be like that.
I mean.... One person says 'I don't think the US ideal is working'
And some people feel upset...
But then One person can say 'I think the US ideal is working'
And someone else can feel upset...(Because some people support it but others don't - see and so people have different feelings on that. And if you try and do this on the basis of feelings then you are going to align yourself with who? The most vocal objectors? Currently... The bush supporters. I see... How upset are those who are opposed to bush going to feel in the face of people supporting bush?)
This is crazy making.
I have to say.
The only way I can see to make it work...
Would be to have people thinking about things logically rather than emotionally.
And that means... People need to learn not to take it personally.I don't think there is consistency in admin decisions.
I don't think they are predictable over there.I dont think it is safe :-(
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