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Old 11-24-2002, 03:09 PM   #51
Dundee Slaytern
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Join Date: June 10, 2001
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Age: 42
Posts: 11,063
Quote:
Originally posted by SSJ4Sephiroth:
Luvian, there are many things I would like to say to that. For one, it's a public place on the internet. Anyone can join, regardless of race, religion, creed and color. Demanding to be 'respected' without earning respect is just absurd, especially with so many people. We have a right to opinions of dissent, as we are free citizens of the world. A dissenter is not a troll by the definition of most people; they do not actively start fights, they take up causes to change things that they see as being wrong. And isn't an "obey or be cast out" rule a bit wrong? Telling us to not question you, especially not now, sure doesn't make me respect you any more. To me it looks like you're trying to suppress our opinions, and use "might makes right." Also, you cannot order me to do anything. I am governed by my own rules.
I hate to burst your bubble, but I believe the point has been driven again and again already.

This is not a free world, but neither is it a totally tyrannical one. This is ZIROC'S world. You have no right for dissent. You already agreed as much when you clicked on the "I Agree" button during the registeration. You may however, have a different opinion, and venues have already been provided to cater for this.

I also believe that Memnoch has covered the issue of respect in his thread. It is about respecting the decision. Respect for the person is up to you.
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