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Have the forums gotten to strict around here?
2004-09-30, 8:56 PM #161
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Originally posted by DogSRoOL

Second, I'm a bit disappointed at the lack of consistency of rule-enforcement around here. If an entire thread is riddled with flames, what usually happens is the thread gets closed without anyone getting banned. What's the deal with that? Perhaps that was simply with the old forums, because maybe banning took longer. Such an incident hasn't come up with the new forums (that I know of), so I'm not sure.


The reason for that is simple: Each admin has a different opinion about what action should be taken, a different level of strictness, if you will. Of course, if the thread is simply littered with flames, perhaps the admin doesn't feel like taking the time to ban ten different people, and well, that's the admin's prerogative. But basically it comes down to a matter of the admin's style.

Remember, you are free to voice your opinion: Use the Report Abuse link, and feel free to PM an admin. But be polite, and respect their right to do the opposite of what you may suggest.
KOP_blujay
Just dancin'...and singin'...in the Force.
2004-09-30, 9:00 PM #162
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Originally posted by alpha1
I am just saying that australia is nowhere near as messed up as america when it comes to accepting other cultures. we do it because we like to, not because we feel we have to becasue it is being politcaly correct.


Way to stereotype 270 million people.
KOP_blujay
Just dancin'...and singin'...in the Force.
2004-09-30, 9:04 PM #163
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Originally posted by SavageX378
Forgive me if this has already been mentioned before but the word "retard", according to the dictionary, means "To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede". It does NOT mean people with down-syndrome - that is only the slang usage of the word. Calling people with down-syndrome "retarded" is flat out insulting and people really need to stop assuming that the word retard means someone with that disorder.


As you know, the definition of words change over time. Just look at how the meaning of the word "gay" has been twisted over the past 50 or 60 years. It used to have a positive meaning; nowadays it's anything but. It's sad.

Anyway, my point is, not everyone who uses the word "retarded" means it as an insult. If someone truly is inflicted with a mental disorder, especially one from birth, saying that they are retarded can be a simple statement of fact, not an insult. The definition you quote even supports that use of the word.

Don't take offense so easily, please.
KOP_blujay
Just dancin'...and singin'...in the Force.
2004-09-30, 9:08 PM #164
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Originally posted by ShiningTed
Just because you may not know any folks with disabilities, or give them a second thought when u r using the word (because u r not using it to put them down but in an unrelated manner) does not change the fact it is offensive.


The only fact is that it is offensive to some. It is not a fact that it's universally offensive, nor is it a fact that it is universally intended to be offensive.

Please, don't jump to the offended position so easily.
KOP_blujay
Just dancin'...and singin'...in the Force.
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