02-13-2009
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Norway (sometimes)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PBzeer
Judging by our comments on political items, we are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Yet, not only did we meet up, but they used up an afternoon to come to where I was and then take me shopping and back to my boat.
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Yes, PBzeer, I got that. And this is precisely why I found your reply amusing.
You, see, I never implied anything along those lines. It is a scary thought that we should dislike someone because of their politics. Beyond that, even in poltical debate I enjoy a true conservative as much as a convinced liberal; both have valid points. “We had dinner in the cockpit” is right up there with “my best friend is a homosexual/black.” (Not that you said any of those things). Why the hell would one not have dinner?
Some – I am not saying “all” – of the forum posts follow a different line. When an argument is peppered with characterisations like “lazy no-hopers who live off my taxes” or “sleazy bankers who scarpered with my superannuation” and move on to “whishy-washy liberals” and “rednecks” (none of these are actual quotes, but you’ll find worse on the forum – I seem to remember “old fart”), then someone is beginning to equate politics with person. From there to being personally offensive is a short step.
It is quite possible that it is only an anthill, and I won’t labour my points any more. I have flagged that the political forum introduces a tone including personal attacks that is different from SailNet as a whole, and I was not comfortable with it. But sure, I can stay away. Call me hypersensitive if you like.
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