ATTN: Yorick

[Memnoch]

Originally posted by Dramnek_Ulk: why did you not do anything about this at the time of yoricks insulting posts, surely it is a part of a moderators job to stop abuse and insults like these? [This message has been edited by Dramnek_Ulk (edited 10-21-2001).]

I was waiting for this question the minute you posted your thread.

Unfortunately, moderators are not glued to their PCs 24-7, Dramnek. That's why I'm doing something about it now. That was quite a long thread and I didn't read every single post on it. I have ten forums to moderate here, four of them being the busiest ones (not using this as an excuse). We do our best, but we also rely on YOU guys to let us know if something has offended you. Then we decide whether or not your case has merit, and in this case, it did.

I don't know if you realized it, Dramnek, but your post above is insulting to religious people. Not your opinion, but the way you posted it, since you are belittling ALL of us by calling us "strange", "illogical", "emotional", "ungrounded from reality" and claiming that we "should" have to prove the existence of our God to unbelievers without substantiating any of your statements. No, Yorick should have known better and should not have insulted you, but I just wanted you to know that the tone of your post probably invited his response.

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[Kaz]

Okay, I have to congratulate Yorick on his restraint - I would've gotten angry, not started laughing. But I still say: People (this speaking generally), even when you're flamed at or flamebaited, don't respond. Try to keep IW the nice community it is, even if some people (no Dramnek this is not directed at you!) don't. They'll be banned soon enough if they don't adapt!

[skywalker]

I agree with Dramnek_Ulk.

I see no flamebaiting in his post on religion. Those who are bothered by it, do not have the strong faith they espouse. A flame is flame and subject to the rules we are here abiding by. If the rules are not followed, all hell may break loose.

Itis definitely OK to post your complaint here!

Mark

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[250]

Originally posted by skywalker: I agree with Dramnek_Ulk. I see nothing flamebaiting in his post on religion. Those who are bothered by it, do not have the strong faith they espouse. Mark

hahah, is this a joke?

[Fljotsdale]

I agree with Dramnek. Personal insults are uncalled for, regardless of the content of a post.
We ARE supposed to have freedom to express our viewpoints in Western Democracies, but personal insults are not allowed in this forum by order of Choc!

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[Neb]

Originally posted by skywalker: I agree with Dramnek_Ulk. I see no flamebaiting in his post on religion. Those who are bothered by it, do not have the strong faith they espouse. A flame is flame and subject to the rules we are here abiding by. If the rules are not followed, all hell may break loose. Itis definitely OK to post your complaint here! Mark

I think Dramnek knew well enough that calling someone's beliefs illogical and saying that they were wrong could provoke strong reactions.

[250]

Originally posted by Neb: I think Dramnek knew well enough that calling someone's beliefs illogical and saying that they were wrong could provoke strong reactions.

forgot to add, I am doing little edit here:

calling someone's beliefs illogical and saying that they were wrong based on very subjective biased view point with no proof is nothing less than insulting. it is very laughable

you got one thing right, attacking people's faith is a dangerous thing

[skywalker]

Originally posted by 250: hahah, is this a joke?

No it is not 250. I wish you would grow up.

mark

[250]

Originally posted by skywalker: No it is not 250. I wish you would grow up. mark

I found your post illogical, buddy

I'm an Atheïst and even I see that Dramnek's post was Flamebait
You could express what you thought with other words
And Remember People get as easily banned for Flambating as for Flaming itself
I should know

And Skywalker
if you cannot see that's flame baiting
try reading it
You'll get the picture
it's just like saying "America against Bin Laden and the Chinese" and saying that ain't flamebaiting

Edited: My Spelling S*ck0rz and the ;-key is far to close to the '-key
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