Subsims forum the last tolerant bastion of free speech?

[Platapus]

I don't think anyone has any problems with opinions here. It is just when some people post opinions and insist that they are facts that gets people worked up.

[Skybird]

Opinions and differences in opinions usually are not causing problems here. The tone in which they are being given, and the behavior of the individual giving them - that is what is causing problems, eventually.

Whenever I have problems with somebody, it rarely is because of the first, and almost always because of the latter.

[Jimbuna]

This is probably the mast placid GT section you'll ever come across

[UnderseaLcpl]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

This is probably the mast placid GT section you'll ever come across

Death to the loathsome, godless, communist left!!!!

[Zachstar]

Neal has been quite tolerant of political discussion but an extreme small subset of those involved have lately thrown any kind of PC out the window and started using racist and derogatory remarks in their titles and posts.

This is not going to bode well for the future of politics discussion on Subsim.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Zachstar

Neal has been quite tolerant of political discussion but an extreme small subset of those involved have lately thrown any kind of PC out the window and started using racist and derogatory remarks in their titles and posts.

This is not going to bode well for the future of politics discussion on Subsim.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Zachstar

Neal has been quite tolerant of political discussion but an extreme small subset of those involved have lately thrown any kind of PC out the window and started using racist and derogatory remarks in their titles and posts.

This is not going to bode well for the future of politics discussion on Subsim.

Well, here is the thing Zachstar, members do not have to visit the thread. That is the beauty of it. Look at it like 4 channels you have to choose from. One channel is broadcasting something you like to watch, the other three are broadcasting material you detest. Just change the channel! I do not visit all the threads. Nor do I respond to threads that I do visit. Normally, the first original post is enough to determine if you are interested or have something of value to add. If not, move on to the next. If it looks like "one of those threads" move on. Remember, no one can find fault if you state the facts in any discussion. Keep it plan and simple. Keep out words that provoke.

The thing here is not moderators or SS rules....it is ALL about the members. Adult conversation without the grade school name calling. Adult discussions with agreement and disagreements. In the end though and for the most part, a general understanding of participants views are taken, digested and accepted. Not always everyone's view but that is what makes up human. Jim Buna likes red colors. I like blue colors. I do not call Jim names because he likes red colors because Jim said red colors are his favorite because his car is red. Ok Jim, cool. I understand why you like red colors. (just an example Jim. I do not know what colors you like). It is over simplified example but none-the-less, is exactly why the forums for the most part stay civil and relaxed. Sure, there is always an uprising(usually during the full moon) but in the end, the participants get over it and move on. So again, it is the members who make it great. The rest of it is just background noise.

[August]

So what you're saying is that Jim is a red lover?