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Originally posted by AboveTheRimYo:
DragonMage: Actually i take great pleasure in using both sarcasm & suttle provocation as a means towards drawing a response from my listeners (readers in this case), and frankly the vehement nature of some replies does not concern me in the slightest.
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Again, thanks to all who have replied - youll have to forgive the gratuitous sarcasm no doubt, though i tend to find it helps keep life interesting.
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Welcome to a fellow Aussie.
I don't share your point of view, but I will certainly defend to the death your right to express it.
This is the cornerstone of the concept of freedom of speech, as long as it is done with respect for others. It's always valuable reading these events from a different perspective, as it makes us think about, and either abandon or reinforce, our own.
One thing I WILL say though, is that you are welcome to express your point of view as long as you respect others. Expressing your point of view by flamebaiting other members in hopes of provoking them and getting the vehement response you are looking for is NOT acceptable here. This is akin to tossing a sputtering cigarette in hot dry scrub in the heat of summer. We try and keep this a safe and comfortable posting environment for everyone - that goes for people you may be trying to 'provoke'. They deserve respect too. Fair enough?
Just a comment to those of you who get frustrated at opinions like those of AboveTheRimYo and Diogenes: they are entitled to their opinions as long as they post them in a mature manner. You've all known Dio for quite some time now. His viewpoint will not change no matter what you say, so there's no point in getting upset at his opinion, is there?
Let's not revert to McCarthyism, serene in our own righteousness and all too eager to repress the opinions of those who don't agree with us. Other people have a right to an opinion - even if they're wrong.
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[This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 10-10-2001).]