RE: Discussion, not Provocation
November 1, 2017 at 1:04 pm
(This post was last modified: November 1, 2017 at 1:08 pm by Autumnlicious.)
I have a fairly simple algorithm for handling such matters:
- is the interpretation of the source material as linked obviously misrepresented or flat out wrong?
- is the opinion expressed composed with a significant section of trollish flaming (all $political_opponents are pedophiles)?
- would your mother think how you’re saying it is unbelievably out of line?
If you answer “Yes”-ish to the above, you should stop yourself. What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to discuss or simply hurt/anger people? If the former, strip out the invectives. We always love people presenting persuasive arguments for their interpretations et al. It’s hard to persuade by insult or slur. One can always do better.
If you’re simply trying to stir up the shit, please don’t. The above only serves me as a smell test. I don’t speak for the other Staff. But what I can say is that we’re providing a discussion forum and cannot let trolling/flaming/abuse rule the roost.
Let’s talk.
- is the interpretation of the source material as linked obviously misrepresented or flat out wrong?
- is the opinion expressed composed with a significant section of trollish flaming (all $political_opponents are pedophiles)?
- would your mother think how you’re saying it is unbelievably out of line?
If you answer “Yes”-ish to the above, you should stop yourself. What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to discuss or simply hurt/anger people? If the former, strip out the invectives. We always love people presenting persuasive arguments for their interpretations et al. It’s hard to persuade by insult or slur. One can always do better.
If you’re simply trying to stir up the shit, please don’t. The above only serves me as a smell test. I don’t speak for the other Staff. But what I can say is that we’re providing a discussion forum and cannot let trolling/flaming/abuse rule the roost.
Let’s talk.
Slave to the Patriarchy no more
