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Re: Profanity (was Re: Lego(r) Master Maniac designation?)
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lugnet.admin.general
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Thu, 31 Dec 1998 15:07:38 GMT
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cjc@newsguy%Spamcake%.com
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Beaker <beaker@havoc.gtf.org> wrote:
> If it were up to me, I would have no problem with a general feeling that
> such language is to be used sparingly if at all, and that a disticntion
> be drawn between casual use and abusive behavior. But I would be
> strongly opposed to unilateral ban on such language, or sanctions
> against it. The issue is in too much dispute for my libertarian
> philosophy to accept an absolute ban.
Sorry to accuse you of waving that libertarian flag a little too
strongly, but if you look at it from a true libertarian perspective
wouldn't you respect a unilateral ban HERE, on Lugnet, since this IS a
private system owned by two private individuals? Since this is their
property don't they have every right to have whatever kind of rules
they want to govern the use of THEIR property?
> However, it's not up to me, it's up to you, Todd. I do think the issue
> is in need of clarification. Personally, I will honor whatever decision
> you make, but I can't guarantee that I will continue to post here if
> legal and widely acceptable speech is banned. It's a personal quirk,
> and not meant to challenge you. I hope you understand.
Doesn't seem any different than my refusal to let people, even family
or friends, smoke in my home. It's my home, and they have every right
to not visit because I won't let them smoke, but they still do.
I personally have no problem with most language others find offensive.
You can't serve in the military and not become kinda hardened to it.
But I do accept that lots of people do have a problem with it.
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