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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.
Wouldn't "folks" be less ambiguous then?How do you know we're guys?
"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.
I got my nails done,
I do not recommend serious conversations or serious cats.
I do not recommend serious conversations or serious cats.
That is definitely a serious-looking kitty!
As for avoiding serious conversations, I'm afraid that's too late. In my initial post, I was wondering about the possibility of overstepping the terms of service in any heated debates, but it appears my fears were unfounded. In my first day here, I've already been called, "illiterate," "incompetent," "dishonest" and a "moron."
So I suppose I needn't have worried. In any case, I have my armor on, and it's especially impervious to jackasses.
That is definitely a serious-looking kitty!
As for avoiding serious conversations, I'm afraid that's too late. In my initial post, I was wondering about the possibility of overstepping the terms of service in any heated debates, but it appears my fears were unfounded. In my first day here, I've already been called, "illiterate," "incompetent," "dishonest" and a "moron."
So I suppose I needn't have worried. In any case, I have my armor on, and it's especially impervious to jackasses.
If you want to avoid the name calling, there is the Clean Debate Zone.I do not recommend serious conversations or serious cats.
That is definitely a serious-looking kitty!
As for avoiding serious conversations, I'm afraid that's too late. In my initial post, I was wondering about the possibility of overstepping the terms of service in any heated debates, but it appears my fears were unfounded. In my first day here, I've already been called, "illiterate," "incompetent," "dishonest" and a "moron."
So I suppose I needn't have worried. In any case, I have my armor on, and it's especially impervious to jackasses.
WELCOME!!!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.
Was Old Ridgerunner a groper? Here's plain ol' Ridgerunner groping OldLadyHow 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.
There are no safe places here.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.
Ha!Don't worry. I have warned the mods not to mess with you.
So . . . welcome.
And you're welcome.
Sexism, misogyny and discrimination will not be tolerated.How do you know we're guys?
"Guys" as a generic and gender-neutral term, of course.
Wear your rubbers laddy...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.