Let's Get Rid of the Politics Forum

[tw]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Have either of you ever used the ignore button? It might be a good idea to give it a go.

I think poorly of that function and do not need it. His constant personal attacks do not bother me personally. I expect extremists to do that when challenged because of their nature – including identifying me by name and address to make me a public target for extremists. Why did he work so long and hard to discover that information? Extremism is driven by hate (or maybe the other way around).

Extremists throughout history have done same to undermine whole societies. Hitler defined it important to seize power: disparage the bourgeoisies and intelligencia. Then the only people left can tell everyone how to think.

Do I think he will undermine America? Of course not and that is not what I said. People such as he should be overtly challenged because extremists in numbers are a primary reason for wars, massacres. the Spanish Inquisition, intolerance, pedophilia that even the Catholic Church has all but encouraged, terrorism, torture, and even something so stupid as "We do not talk to our enemies".

You might notice, he is now appearing, often immediately, in any discussion I participate in. If his apology was truly meaningful, then he would not be posting in threads that he has nothing useful to contribute. Especially in technical threads where he obviously could not contribute. Defined are actions encouraged by Hannity, Beck, and Limbaugh.

However it has been a while since I have heard that Hilary is evil.

We are not talking about poo. Those were personal threats that took significant time (and maybe money) to execute. He did so in a pre-meditated manner.

[sexobon]

Originally Posted by tw

... I expect extremists to do that when challenged because of their nature – including identifying me by name and address to make me a public target for extremists. ...

... People such as he should be overtly challenged ...

We are not talking about poo. Those were personal threats that took significant time (and maybe money) to execute. He did so in a pre-meditated manner.

TW, the reliability of information is determined by both the accuracy of the information and verification of the source. There's even a commonly used alpha-numeric scale to rate the two components. It ranges from an accurate source of well established identity (A-1) to an inaccurate anonymous source (F-6). It's entirely possible to get good information from an anonymous source; or, bogus information from a well known source. An anonymous source of accurate information isn't easily discarded; however, it is always suspect as it may be a prelude to eventual deception since no one knows who the source is and can't verify where that person's sympathies lie by other means. You fall into that category. Given your prolific posting in certain forums, I find that ANYONE's attempt to further identify you does not constitute untoward behavior. That's the risk you accepted when you admonished "People such as he should be overtly challenged" [bold mine].

I concur that using the ignore feature is inappropriate in this instance. Please do continue to talk to your opponents here: "Keep your friends close: keep your enemies closer."

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by sexobon

Given your prolific posting in certain forums, I find that ANYONE's attempt to further identify you does not constitute untoward behavior.

I disagree. Seeking out unoffered personal details of a forum poster is creepy, and using those details to draw attention to the fact that you know them is threatening and stalkerish.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I disagree. Seeking out unoffered personal details of a forum poster is creepy, and using those details to draw attention to the fact that you know them is threatening and stalkerish.

Yes it is. It should be frowned upon, if not be an outright banning offense. I don't care how cool it is to hate on tw, tolerance of that kind of crap is why I have shut off my give-a-shit-about-this-place valve.

It's just not as cute as you might think it is. And yes, I mean some of you with your cute little remarks, only made if it's in the popular realm.