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Re: IGNORANT views fuel oppression?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:28:23 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > I propose this resolution in the hopes that other debates will occur without
> > the overriding Israel/Palestine debate war which often takes over this
> > channel when it appears.
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> Why is that a bad thing given the amount of disinformation that surrounds this
> issue?
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> Scott A
If the sides of an issue get so polarized (there, I got to use it!) that all
there is left is "I'm right, you're wrong!" "No, I'm right and you're
wrong!", there is nothing left but to end the thread.
I think it's a far better solution to end the debate on the issue than
ignoring an individual across all debates. This allows other debates to
take place unfettered.
For me, it doesn't matter about your perceived 'disinformation'--you made
your points, others negated those points in their mind, just as you negated
their points to your satisfaction, but no theirs. Rehashing the points over
and over again after that doesn't do a wee bit of good for *anyone* concerned.
In the final analysis, in the end, cut to the bottom of the page, where are
we left after that? Proposing to ignore an individual carte blanc because
we don't like him or her dwelling on this one topic? Well, it's a solution,
but, imho, a better solution is to step beyond the conversation.
Not to bring my Christian values into play (not that this value is
specifically a Christian one, but there you are), but avoid the sin, not the
sinner.
All in my personal judgement.
You may feel that you have a point to make
You may feel that the 'other side' doesn't get it
You may feel that if you post 'just one more time' that you will get thru to
them
But when we're at the point of selectively banning people via 'ignore', then
mayhaps you may wish to rethink posting--not your opinion, your point, or
your values--just your posting of said stuff to the debate group.
Dave K
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| (...) I don't agree with that overview. (...) David, I have no problem with people ignoring me, or even users urging others to ignore me. However, I suggest you think wider than the Israel thing. Take a closer look at what is causing the "fuss" (...) (22 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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