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You have a selective memory. It has indeed always been like that. Perhaps you have forgotten Subman1 and Frame57, who took every opportunity to ridicule anything that wasn't Christian or Conservative, which was of course hardly a Christian attitude. This week there are more atheists than believers, and next year the pendulum might swing the other way. Or not.
I thought Platapus's post was extremely witty. Rilder's I thought was a little too harsh. On the other hand should people not say what they think? At what point does a joke become an attack?
My biggest problem with General Topics these days is the number of people who post here but seemingly no longer post anywhere else. GT is for all things not concerning subsims, but it is still part of Subsim.com. If GT was closed down tomorrow what would most of you do?
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Steve,
Perhaps I do have a selective memory. Comes with old age, I guess. Just because one side does it doesn't make it "right" or ok for the other to do so. Both should be called out for it. I thought that was the purpose of the rules and having moderators - to keep the flaming of others and their thoughts to a minimum so that civil discussion could take place. I remember there use to be very good political debates on many subjects in GT - done with class and respect. Take Mookie - he and I disagree vehemently on a slew of topics - but he has always been respectful and reasonable in his discussions - as I hope I have. Skybird tends to be another example of the same thing - people can be reasonable and discuss things without having to mock someone with an opposing opinion.
At one time there was a guy here who followed me around and had to post after just about every one I made. Name was Tribesman, and no matter what was said, he had to find a way to ridicule it and attempt to denigrate me, personally as well. Thing is, he tended to do the same to others. I finally got to the point where I had to put him on my ignore list simply because it seemed to be personal for him. Its gotten that way anytime something regarding Xtianity is mentioned. It doesn't even have to be mentioned by a person of faith - people will relate anything they can to the subject just to hold it up for ridicule. Anything faith related is a personal affront to some people and they react by ridiculing the subject and anyone who chooses to associate with it.
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The Radio Room forum is not the place for flaming, spewing, or otherwise mouthing off. We do not allow posts where people are called idiots, morons, etc.
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I just did a quick search and found ole Tribesman still is following me around. Pity - but it showed up something. Search the word "cretinist" and you will find him using it to denigrate and insult anyone who chooses to put faith in the Bilblical Creation. Even using his own reference to the definition, the word is an insult. But multiple times he has been allowed to use it without repercusion. Unfortunately, the GT forum has gotten to where this is allowed. Just as starred out words have become much more the norm, so has the lack of common courtesy regarding certain topics or in speaking with other people. Both losses are a pity. At least one is being addressed.
As for your point on GT - I only post here and in the PC subforum nowadays with the occasional foray into the Other Games section. I don't have SH5, am getting the hang of Actuv and can't contribute there yet. SH3/4 w/GWX are not even installed (am changing pc's soon). Between work, my children (am a single parent) and all that life entails, I don't have the time to visit and post in every forum, nor do I feel like it. Just because I don't currently play subsims doesn't mean Subsim.com can't be a home for me, or others in similiar situations. Sorry you seem to feel that should not be the case.