Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

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.

And I didn't say differently. I just pointed out your comment "Didn't used to be like that, and its kinda sad it has gotten that way now", and mentioned that it has always been like this. Wrong? Perhaps, and maybe it should be more controlled. But where to draw the line?

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.

I agree, but I wouldn't know where to begin. If I had my way it would be a lot more controlled, but given my background and tendencies, it would probably end up being over-controlled, and everyone would leave.

As for Tribesman, I've tried to get him to see the difference between debating someone and ridiculing them, but he doesn't seem to know or care, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Regarding this particular thread, Platapus only mildly insulted those who oppose gay marriage. Rilder on the other hand did indeed mention the Christian God, but his only attack was on the belief in creationism, not Christianity itself. I think you saw a lot more in it than was actually there.

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.

I don't feel that way at all, and I wasn't referring solely to you. On the other hand I notice that there are a handful of people who never take part in any of the "fun" threads. That says a lot to me.

But I agree. Just because GT needs to be a little looser than other forums doesn't mean it should be open to trolling and personal attacks, which at this point it certainly is. On the one hand I think you overreacted to the original posts in this thread. On the other I don't think that, or anything else, warrants the treatment you've been recieving. It needs to stop, and for good.