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First off, my apologies to anyone who sent me a DM and didn't get a reply. Work kept me away from Washington, D.C. and offline for a few days. I'm a bit old school—still using one of those basic phones that doesn't really handle the modern web on the go😁.
These two posts pretty much sum up what we should take away from this whole report. The user from Connecticut is right—labeling people isn't allowed and isn't okay. Some people might not mind it, as mentioned in the thread, but for others, it's an issue.
If we allow it for some because they aren't bothered, but restrict it for others, we'll end up with double standards and total chaos regarding our rules.
This kind of behavior should be avoided in discussions, and if it happens, it should result in a warning.
In these quotes, you mention there's a difference between labeling an opinion versus a person. Around here, that distinction is blurry and debatable. Because the Middle East is the Middle East—never simple, always complicated.
In this part of the world, even saying "your view is too pro-American" or "your view is too pro-Russian" (or making comments about someone being a nostalgic former communist just because they remember the good old days) can lead to trouble.
In that last case, people often end up feeling personally insulted.
That's why it's best to avoid labeling altogether whenever possible, just so "labeling an opinion" doesn't become a mask for attacking a person.
Connecticut, the posts have been moderated and we can close this discussion. John Doe, posts can be subject to a warning or action for up to 10 days after they are posted.
Sam Green73 said:That isn't necessary and is just cluttering the debate.
You can judge an opinion, but don't judge the person.
It's much easier to change an opinion than it is to change a person.
I noticed you don't like being lumped into a group just to be attacked for it.
So, please don't try to force others into boxes either.
cosmictinker44 said:It’s not about how people label themselves. They can do that if they want.
We are talking about labeling someone else here...
These two posts pretty much sum up what we should take away from this whole report. The user from Connecticut is right—labeling people isn't allowed and isn't okay. Some people might not mind it, as mentioned in the thread, but for others, it's an issue.
If we allow it for some because they aren't bothered, but restrict it for others, we'll end up with double standards and total chaos regarding our rules.
This kind of behavior should be avoided in discussions, and if it happens, it should result in a warning.
In these quotes, you mention there's a difference between labeling an opinion versus a person. Around here, that distinction is blurry and debatable. Because the Middle East is the Middle East—never simple, always complicated.
In this part of the world, even saying "your view is too pro-American" or "your view is too pro-Russian" (or making comments about someone being a nostalgic former communist just because they remember the good old days) can lead to trouble.
In that last case, people often end up feeling personally insulted.
That's why it's best to avoid labeling altogether whenever possible, just so "labeling an opinion" doesn't become a mask for attacking a person.
Connecticut, the posts have been moderated and we can close this discussion. John Doe, posts can be subject to a warning or action for up to 10 days after they are posted.