(03-25-2016, 10:54 AM)vilneas Wrote: I know you are not trying to argue with me and remain civil on the matter with me and I respect that. I understand why you said that and to who it was directed at as well. And there may have been someone who did not know and all that they saw was the end of it. Do both sides take it over the top at times, yes they do. Do the staff try their best to stop it when it gets there regardless of who may have been involved, we try our best. I guess all I am really trying to say with that is we as staff do not take sides with things like this, rather we just stop it when it starts to get overboard.
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Understood Vil im glad this ended peacefully
(03-25-2016, 10:57 AM)Grimm_Wolfe Wrote: The main reason why political and theological topics in chat get suppressed is–as Vilneas pointed–that it gets out of hand too quick. Rule #1 is not a rule to be used to on personal feelings in disagreements, rather it has to be used via a lens of objectiveness. If I said, "I do/don't believe in God", then that's a civil statement. However, if I said, "I do/don't believe in God and all the people who disagree with me are <insert pejorative>", then that violates the rule in question. Rule #1 does not prevent heated disagreements, it's used primarily to address crass, outspoken bigotry or overtly offensive rudeness. Simply put, political and theological discussions in chat are suppressed as they cause people to become defensive–or offensive in some cases–and then say something ban-worthy they would not have said otherwise.I really appreciate the reply Grimm I now understand the topic now and how it should be used and how it is taken care of like I said before I know I am not supposed to say anything to out there about religion, but I will keep it in the p'ms if I really feel like someone can use it and if they are welcome to it thanks for your time -donk
I understand that you just want to be yourself, but you have to understand there are people in world–especially online–who will be at your throat if you say what they believe to be false. That's the hazard you face when you bring your own identity online. This goes both ways, and rivaling parties are both culpable in being uncivil at times as I've banned people on both sides. When unimportant people disagree with you online, that's when you say, "Cool story, bro", move on with your day, and don't ruminate on what they think–they're not worth your time.
Have a great day! 