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Bubblehead1980 · 07-19-13, 12:01 AM

Yes, I was referring to nature of debates concerning controversial issues, not Jim. I have seen a few threads get locked up because it gets heated, shutting down a debate helps no one, that was the point of op.

Red October1984 · 07-19-13, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

Yes, I was referring to nature of debates concerning controversial issues, not Jim. I have seen a few threads get locked up because it gets heated, shutting down a debate helps no one, that was the point of op.

I've seen threads locked down over my time here.

Usually, it's a good thing when threads are locked down during a heated discussion.

07-19-13, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

Yes, I was referring to nature of debates concerning controversial issues, not Jim. I have seen a few threads get locked up because it gets heated, shutting down a debate helps no one, that was the point of op.

Uhm, actually it does. It is called moderation and prevents that people fight each other instead of discussing the actual topic.
The thread, about the Zimmerman case, went down fast and hard. All "sides" said what they had to say, opinions are very well known. At that point, simple discussions can quickly turn into personal fights - perfect time to lock it up.

Wolferz · 07-19-13, 06:32 AM

The JAG has ruled. Leave it at that.

Oberon · 07-19-13, 06:52 AM

Jimbuna · 07-19-13, 07:41 AM

Well I've certainly nothing to add to what I posted in the thread in question at the time of closure and those comments above in #6 and 7.

Onkel Neal · 07-19-13, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Uhm, actually it does. It is called moderation and prevents that people fight each other instead of discussing the actual topic.
The thread, about the Zimmerman case, went down fast and hard. All "sides" said what they had to say, opinions are very well known. At that point, simple discussions can quickly turn into personal fights - perfect time to lock it up.

Well said.

07-19-13, 06:32 AM	#4
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07-19-13, 12:01 AM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,138 Downloads: 607 Uploads: 44	Yes, I was referring to nature of debates concerning controversial issues, not Jim. I have seen a few threads get locked up because it gets heated, shutting down a debate helps no one, that was the point of op.

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07-19-13, 07:41 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,888 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well I've certainly nothing to add to what I posted in the thread in question at the time of closure and those comments above in #6 and 7. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!