Boringly, we mods are not in the business of reforming anyone. Just enforcing the rules. — Baden
Rules as laws should be forced and read under their general spirit not by the book. — dimosthenis9
But I think of espousing more as trying to force your views on others in a way that is unreasonable. — apokrisis
So, think that one through guys, and realize mean spirited hateful statements have consequences beyond what you might think. This isn't the boys locker room. Everyone is welcome here. Excusing his conduct might seem kind hearted to him, but it wouldn't be to many others — Hanover
I am an unrepentant racist. For me, the concept that blacks should be considered the equal of whites, if they are any kind of white, is simply fucking ludicrous
I am an unrepentant racist. For me, the concept that blacks should be considered the equal of whites, if they are any kind of white, is simply fucking ludicrous
I would have though deletion of offensive posts would be enough to get offensive posters to change their tune at least, and perhaps even, with luck, their minds. Banning them might just make them double down, which won't be the forum's problem, because they are gone from here, but it may become a greater problem for their partners, family or society. — Janus
Banning them might just make them double down, which won't be the forum's problem, because they are gone from here, but it may become a greater problem for their partners, family or society. — Janus
Banning them might just make them double down, which won't be the forum's problem, because they are gone from here, but it may become a greater problem for their partners, family or society. — Janus
So deleting their posts could make them change their minds but banning them will make them worse? Sounds like a hopelessly gerrymandered argument to me. Is it just a random thought you've had or based on something? — Baden
Distinction without a difference. — Baden
or should try to reform bigots by being nice to them. — Baden
So you want the mods to vigilantly moderate self-professed sexists, or whatever-ists, in good service to society? Banning is much easier, and it sends a very clear message. — praxis
When he said: "if he is any kind of man" I was transported back to a day when any kind of man would have done exactly what Baden did. — James Riley
If they are not constantly posting offensive material, and when they do post it it is deleted it might lead them to rethink their position. Total rejection, in the form of banning, and for just one offense, would, it seems to me, be more likely to just make them angrier. — Janus
Boringly, we mods are not in the business of reforming anyone. Just enforcing the rules. — Baden
If they're angrier elsewhere, it's not the mods' problem. — Kenosha Kid
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