Posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2014, at 9:35:28
In reply to Lou's reply-The Hsiung-Pilder discussion-nvrehygn » Dr. Bob, posted by Lou Pilder on April 17, 2014, at 18:25:15
> You could stop the spread of hate, in particular but not limited to, by posting a repudiation of the statement that can be seen as not against your rules because it is unsanctioned
True, it could be seen as unsanctioned, but I see it as sanctioned indirectly.
> As you state that you do not wait to put out the fire here, for one match could start a forest fire, I say to you that there could be a subset of readers to think that you are letting the fire of hate burn here that allows the hatred to spread from here.
True, one match could start a forest fire, but at the same time, I wouldn't want to cry fire in a crowded theater.
Bob
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