New To Forum...and curious...

[Paladin_]

Just signed up for the forum, but I'm curious... How oppressive is the moderation here? Is it a "safe space" for snowflakes, or can we engage in genuine, civil but aggressive debate here?

I'm generally a diplomatic sort, but I don't mince words when it comes to attacking foolish or dangerous ideas -- ESPECIALLY religion and pseudo-science. As a general rule, are we allowed to speak our minds, as long as we don't use excessive profanity and don't engage in name-calling or slander?

I'm looking forward to engaging in some serious discussion of ideas here, but need to know if I'm in the right place.

Thanks in advance.

 

[westwall]

Just signed up for the forum, but I'm curious... How oppressive is the moderation here? Is it a "safe space" for snowflakes, or can we engage in genuine, civil but aggressive debate here?

I'm generally a diplomatic sort, but I don't mince words when it comes to attacking foolish or dangerous ideas -- ESPECIALLY religion and pseudo-science. As a general rule, are we allowed to speak our minds, as long as we don't use excessive profanity and don't engage in name-calling or slander?

I'm looking forward to engaging in some serious discussion of ideas here, but need to know if I'm in the right place.

Thanks in advance.

Follow the rules and you won't have a problem. We don't come down in a heavy handed way for either side but we will not tolerate trolling. It's as simple as that.


Other than that, welcome.

 

[miketx]

They make Hitler look like a choir boy!

No they aren't bad really. 'Cept'n that Westwall guy.....

 

[norwegen]

Don't worry. I have warned the mods not to mess with you.

So . . . welcome.

And you're welcome.

 

[Paladin_]

Thanks, guys!

 

[miketx]

How do you know we're guys?

 

[norwegen]

How do you know we're guys?

He knew you were by your avatar.

 

[depotoo]

Welcome. Hope you have your armor on!

 

[Paladin_]

How do you know we're guys?

"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.

 

[Paladin_]

Welcome. Hope you have your armor on!

Hehe. I ALWAYS have my armor on, just in case you missed the avatar. ;-)

 

[yiostheoy]

How do you know we're guys?

"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.

Guys means guys as gals means gals.

Clean up your grammar and syntax or I will be all over your azz.

I am the grammar NAZI.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Not a bad motto... I adhere to the motto like a hair on a grilled cheese sandwich...

 

[Marion Morrison]

How do you know we're guys?

No self-respecting woman would ever have that avatar. I'm new here myself. Wondering if Ridgerunner is Old Ridgerunner.

 

[williepete]

"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.

"Guys" offends me. I need a safe space. This is a microagression. It's insensitive and offensive. This kind of behavior should be banned. MODs ban him. Ban him!

I need therapy and I want the government or a religious organization to pay for it.

Welcome Paladin. This is what you'll be in for.

 

[Marion Morrison]

When someone's about 4'11" speaks no English and is Mexican, there's a good chance they're illegals.

How do you know they are Mexican? Just because someone speaks broken English does not equal being here illegally.

For the record, my fully-legal ex-mother in law was 4'11", spoke broken English, and migrated here legally from the Filipines after she married a GI following WWII.

"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.

"Guys" offends me. I need a safe space. This is a microagression. It's insensitive and offensive. This kind of behavior should be banned. MODs ban him. Ban him!

I need therapy and I want the government or a religious organization to pay for it.

Welcome Paladin. This is what you'll be in for.

Dem brows, though

 

[Ridgerunner]

I have a funny feeling I am not the old ridgerunner moniker you are thinking of...

 

[Marion Morrison]

I have a funny feeling I am not the old ridgerunner moniker you are thinking of...

'nuff said.

 

[miketx]

How do you know we're guys?

No self-respecting woman would ever have that avatar. I'm new here myself. Wondering if Ridgerunner is Old Ridgerunner.

Is that right Mister man? I'll have you know my real name is Surely!

 

[ChrisL]

When someone's about 4'11" speaks no English and is Mexican, there's a good chance they're illegals.

How do you know they are Mexican? Just because someone speaks broken English does not equal being here illegally.

For the record, my fully-legal ex-mother in law was 4'11", spoke broken English, and migrated here legally from the Filipines after she married a GI following WWII.

"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.

"Guys" offends me. I need a safe space. This is a microagression. It's insensitive and offensive. This kind of behavior should be banned. MODs ban him. Ban him!

I need therapy and I want the government or a religious organization to pay for it.

Welcome Paladin. This is what you'll be in for.

Dem brows, though

I hate those kind of eyebrows.

 

[ChrisL]

Just signed up for the forum, but I'm curious... How oppressive is the moderation here? Is it a "safe space" for snowflakes, or can we engage in genuine, civil but aggressive debate here?

I'm generally a diplomatic sort, but I don't mince words when it comes to attacking foolish or dangerous ideas -- ESPECIALLY religion and pseudo-science. As a general rule, are we allowed to speak our minds, as long as we don't use excessive profanity and don't engage in name-calling or slander?

I'm looking forward to engaging in some serious discussion of ideas here, but need to know if I'm in the right place.

Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the forum. You should probably keep the armor on.