I have started a new thread here, rather than replying in the Memnoch's 'no more sarcasm' thread, because I want to ensure my point is not missed. If I am suspended or banned as a result, so be it.
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Originally posted by Naked Wild Man:
Sarcasm is not an acceptable form of debate? Jonathan Swift must be rolling in his grave.
Emotion is not part of issues like war? LOL.
Okay, I had thought to participate in this forum, but forget it. I was participating in the thread in question, and Silver Cheetah's sarcastic comment was nothing that should bother anyone except the extremely oversensitive.
What a joke. Just close down the whole forum and be done with it.
Bye.
Delete passion. Delete feeling. Delete anger. Delete personality. Delete honesty. Delete integrity.
In fact, get rid of everything in us that is needed if we are to have any hope of changing the world for the better.
'I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it' - as long as you do it in a way that will offend no-one, and preferably somewhere else... Is that it?
As to Memnoch's comment about slapping down Yorick on the forum - why not, Memnoch? Anti-war people get slapped down, why not pro-war? YES, it does look like a double standard from where I'm sitting. And if you want to ban or suspend me for that comment, go right on ahead.
As Naked Wild Man says, what's the point if every comment must be watered down to make the whole completely inoffensive? Personally, I find the bombing of Aghani civilians pretty damn offensive. I found the bombing of the World Trade Centre offensive. I find the tactics of transnational corporations offensive.
And I intend to continue saying so, in a voice that is authentically *MY OWN* rather than one that is imposed upon me. If I cannot post here on those terms, then so be it.