Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
Todd (a.k.a cajunscot) has a marvelous quote that he (and the entire Moderating Staff) here thoroughly believe in:

"Because you disagree doesn't mean you have to be disagreeable"

So you are asking is it alright to disagree here on XMTS?

The answer is...

Absolutely!

But...

You must present your thoughts in a civil, respectful, pleasant, and friendly manner.

When you debate you should try to quote sources and use "I Statements".

Then everything is Jake.

When your thoughts are presented otherwise... well then threads get pulled.... because here on XMTS we are all ladies and gentlemen.

And we will show respect for all our members.

Posts and threads that do not fit with our community and our culture are closed or pulled.

Restrictive?

yes

Old Fashioned?

absolutely!

But this construct of the computer age, this Internet forum, this amalgamation of people's thoughts and opinions from across the world, this online community whose membership includes so many different ages, religions, sexes, sexualities, races, and nationalities, is something special...

...a informative,fun, family friendly place where all gentle peoples are welcome.

Let's keep that in mind everyone!


Respectfully

Jamie
I understand and I do believe that I have kept to those standards (I have tried, at least). I absolutely agree with them and honour them.

A follow-up question if I may...

Presumably everyone who is/was participating in this discussion is/was a "volunteer." They were posting because they were interested and wanted to explore these ideas...ideas that were raised by yet other people without censure.

Additionally, not everyone has been here for years and years.

So...if a discussion is kept respectful, no ad hominem attacks, no profanity, etc....where's the harm? Who does it hurt if it goes on forever? Isn't that what a forum is for? To share ideas? To discuss, to compare, to explore other points of view?

Are some subjects or avenues of thought off limits?

Sorry, that was more than one follow-up ...all in the same vein, I trust