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DanaC · 01-11-2008, 11:52 AM

AD...A great deal of what you say, I find interesting and well argued. I found our dicussion of democracy intellectually stimulating. That said, I really find your style towards the American contingent (majority) of the Cellar more than a little abrasive, and often unnecessarily so. There is a huge difference, to me, between criticising (even stridently and consistently) the American system, foreign policy, political landscape and even some cultural norms, and being anti-American. To me, you seem to have taken the latter approach.

I don't often wade into this kind of flamefest, but here goes: back off a little; get to know the individuals before you engage in boardwars. If you do that, the boardwar will be taken in good humour (mostly) and be easily put aside when done. To hurl insults (even though some are reactive) at settled members of the community is not the best way to integrate into that community. If of course such integration is your wish (I do hope so, like I say, I find much of what you have to say interesting and intellectually stimulating).

Radar hurls insults at people in his discussions and yet people still want to congratulate him on his recently acquired new job. This is because Radar has won his place in the community and as such there is a degree more leeway afforded him.

I often have very critical things to say about aspects of the American system, and foreign policy, but I am not anti-American. If I was anti-American, I would not seek to spend so much time 'amongst' a primarily American crowd. If you are critical of America, but not anti-American, then you are misrepresenting yourself in your posts and that's a shame. If you are anti-American, then I think you are in the wrong forum.

01-11-2008, 11:52 AM	#540
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	AD...A great deal of what you say, I find interesting and well argued. I found our dicussion of democracy intellectually stimulating. That said, I really find your style towards the American contingent (majority) of the Cellar more than a little abrasive, and often unnecessarily so. There is a huge difference, to me, between criticising (even stridently and consistently) the American system, foreign policy, political landscape and even some cultural norms, and being anti-American. To me, you seem to have taken the latter approach. I don't often wade into this kind of flamefest, but here goes: back off a little; get to know the individuals before you engage in boardwars. If you do that, the boardwar will be taken in good humour (mostly) and be easily put aside when done. To hurl insults (even though some are reactive) at settled members of the community is not the best way to integrate into that community. If of course such integration is your wish (I do hope so, like I say, I find much of what you have to say interesting and intellectually stimulating). Radar hurls insults at people in his discussions and yet people still want to congratulate him on his recently acquired new job. This is because Radar has won his place in the community and as such there is a degree more leeway afforded him. I often have very critical things to say about aspects of the American system, and foreign policy, but I am not anti-American. If I was anti-American, I would not seek to spend so much time 'amongst' a primarily American crowd. If you are critical of America, but not anti-American, then you are misrepresenting yourself in your posts and that's a shame. If you are anti-American, then I think you are in the wrong forum.