NEW Forum -- War with Iraq is now open.

[Cloudbringer]

Originally posted by Slizerio: Theres a terror forum here now??? How long has it been here?

No, there isn't. There USED to be and it got shut down a while ago. Z decided it wasn't worth the trouble after a few people got out of hand with flames and baiting and the place was too hot to really have any meaningful discussions. The assumption is that THIS time the War on Iraq forum will be a mature and flame-free zone.

[Memnoch]

Originally posted by skywalker: Well, as long as varying viewpoints can be given equal time, I think the forum will do ok. All posters from all sides of the subject should try to keep cool and respect others opinions and there probably will not be any trouble..I hope! Mark

This is an excellent sentiment - we won't be suppressing anybody's view, as long as it a) isn't of obvious criminal intent b) is delivered with respect; and c) sticks to the topic at hand and doesn't get personal.

Understandably this is a passionate topic, and we can expect a bit of passion when people put their views forward. This is fine - all I would ask is that people respect that an opinion is just that - an opinion. Just because it's yours doesn't make it right.

A good tip would be: if you don't feel like you can shake hands with the person you're arguing with at the end of the discussion and let bygones be bygones, then don't get involved. Someone disagreeing with your opinion is NOT an offence - listening to other people's perspective can be very helpful because it will either a) change your viewpoint; or b) strengthen it.

Good luck and remember - moderators are there to moderate behaviour - not mediate in disputes and differences of opinion between members. We're moderators, not judges. Cheers! [img]smile.gif[/img]