Posted by henrietta on June 2, 2006, at 7:48:01
In reply to How about changing the, posted by NikkiT2 on June 2, 2006, at 2:51:12
I have a question about rules. Is anything permissible when using hypotheticals? In my opinion, there ought to be some boundaries, here.
I was recently blocked for quoting a remark made by a conservative political commentator, a remark I made clear I found offensive if not outrageous. Though this is not strictly analagous, I was blocked for repeating an offensive statement, even though I, too, was offended by the statement.I could sort of understand the logic of the block, though, and understand the unsavory precedent I could have set. (Though I don't imagine I was the first to commit this offense, so I don't imagine it was precedent-setting..)
Hypotheticals containing what might be construed as personal attacks should, in my opinion, be similarly censured in order to prevent abuse of this form of discourse.
Just a thought.
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