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When I first came to this board, the topics were casual, not political.
Now I know that I have responded on some of these threads, but only to stand up for what I believe in. I have become quite disheartened with this chain of events. I thought this was a place to get away from the controversy of this world, but alas, I was wrong. I am extremely disappointed and I wonder, is this a common thing? If so, I would like to know, since I thought at first that this was an escape where people of different cultures could unite without the pressures of the outside world. ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/amandaisflir...mtbrand=AOL_US |
we can hardly ignore whats going in the real world
this place diminish the difference between each individual, therefore, rid us prejudging, so that we can better express ourselves. well, I am chatting with now, I will get back later |
Liliara, I guess this place is like a huge club - some people like dancing on the dance floor, some like drinking at the bar, some like casual chatting, and some like to sit in the extreme corners and debate passionately about issues. One person's wine is another's poison. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif Some (controversial) thread topics may prove upsetting, but they are entitled to be posted as long as they do not breach forum guidelines, talk about illegal activities or involve flaming. There are many other posts which are more conversational, escapist type posts (look for anything initiated by Cloudbringer). http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif I guess my best suggestion would be to avoid the threads that might upset you. Just skip over them. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif
I will be bringing up the possibility of having a "serious discussions" forum with Ziroc in the future - when the time is right for him. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/memnochsig.gif |
sometimes, it is hard to distinct between serious discussion and casual talk. you are saying open a foumr just for serious discussion, right? there is not clear line
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What the genie said http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif
Now Memny, come here and let me retie that knot for you...it's not good for you to talk so much http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif Liliara: Actually I think one of this forum's strongest points is the enormous diversity of the people that come here and concomitantly the diversity of the topics discussed. It is never dull! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif ------------------ Melusine, High Queen of Fluffies, Archbabe of the OHF, the LH and the HADB & Sultry Elflet http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/mel1.gif Your voice is ambrosia Amy Brown Fantasy Art |
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Liliara, I've just read that entire American politics thread and obviously things got a little heated. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif
I will repost what I posted there below. Guys, I've always thought that the wonder of Ironworks was that we could debate controversial issues rationally and prevent ourselves from getting emotional about it. Rahnid, re: your first post on this thread: Quote:
Liliara - I appreciate that you feel passionately about this subject, but try to remember that these are just words on a screen and opinions from a multitude of other people. It is diversity of opinion and the freedom to express that which helps us all to learn. Like Voltaire said: "We may not agree with what the other person says, but let's respect their right to state their opinion." I myself am an American living in Australia and I didn't see this thread as America-bashing at all - just a vigorous debate. The people on the other side of the fence feel just as passionately about their opinions as you do and in their way care about America just as much. Don't take things personally! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Nobody's right or wrong here - it's just opinions from a group of people. Finally, just some final words of advice - if you feel your blood pressure rising and feel like punching the monitor http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/eek.gif just stand up and take a walk to calm yourself down. It's just a forum thread, guys! Let's not forget that. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/memnochsig.gif [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 09-07-2001).] |
As always: well said Memnoch!
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Gosh! That Rahnid guy sounds like a real {edited}! P'raps he should have thought before he posted, or edited it afterwards! I sometimes say things in post that are a little too strong, but when I see it on the page after posting, I go in fast and edit! Rahnid could have made exactly the same points without the abuse. Not difficult. If he is a soldier, I really think he should have more self-control.
Back to Liliara - debate about serious things is good. It makes for greater understanding between widely diverse people and opinions. Surely a good thing? But since you were subjected to that sort of abuse I can understand you feeling as you do! I would be pretty upset and http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no.../angryfire.gif myself! (((((hugs))))) ------------------ http://www.ranchoweb.com/images/bg2guy/bitchingcopy.gif http://www.ranchoweb.com/images/bg2guy/fljotsdale.gif |
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