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Originally Posted by Konovalov
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Originally Posted by Type XXIII
As you say, some people do not differ between the two, and are, IMO, having negative feelings towards muslims.
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I can relate to that from experience.
On the subject I think it is somewhat sad that you require or feel the need for a disclamer in the first place. I think I understand where you are coming from though. Perhaps it is a sign of the times on this forum now. |
I can share some of the feelings of Tyoe XXIII - although I seldom agree with his opinion - and of Konovalov.
There is on this forum a lot of criticism about the ideology of the Islam and about actions of Muslim fundamentalists/extremests/terrorists. All this is absolutely within the limits of the forum regulations. Harsh opinions can be expressed although we should all realise that criticism often hurts, even if it's justified; criticism of your most inner convictions hurts your heart. If that is the price you have to pay for your conviction, so be it.
Things change when there is no sign of the slightest form of respect for one of the major religions of the world and when 1. idontknowhowmuch Billion Muslims are generalised and then judged, often in terms that makes me feel ashamed if I would have to explain them to our Muslim forum members.
My experience with Muslims subsimmers on this forum is that either they react in a dignified way, or they turn away.
It's difficult to moderate many of the cheap shots taken at Islam or the Muslim community as a whole. In general a moderator should intervene as little as possible and take it for granted that the forum members know their own responsabilities. Nevertheless I make an effort to read every posting - especially those of the more 'sensitive' topics - and I'll intervene if necessairy.
I take this topic as an opportunity to say to all (no one in particular) that criticism is welcome, but generalisations only serve to poison the atmosphere on the forum. Preaching hatred is not allowed.
Abraham
(with moderator cap on)