I wasn't offended and I know you were being funny and not actually advocating violence. As it correctly states in the sidebar, we do battle in the sphere of ideas and ideas only, we neither NEED nor condone the use of force in our work here. That is 100% true and I agree, 100%.
I can see the position of the Mods. In a world of double standards, we are held to the higher standard. Any post that can be seen, by the humorless, as potentially advocating violence must be removed. For the good of everyone. To err on the side of caution. It was a tough call for the mods, but, they made the right one.
Having said that, please consider staying. Your input is valuable and appreciated. We all need to be careful of what we say, even in jest.
Don't take it personally, take some time off, and come back soon fren.
I'm not a fence sitter, an ass kisser or someone who guards my words.
Understood, but, right or wrong, we have to be aware of our optics. We are held to a higher standard because this a worldwide hub for news and intelligent discussion. I am reminded of a quote by Mushashi...
Be neither insufficiently spirited nor over spirited. An elevated spirit is weak and a low spirit is weak.
Very sad to see you go. Please reconsider.
My thoughts, fwiw...
I wasn't offended and I know you were being funny and not actually advocating violence. As it correctly states in the sidebar, we do battle in the sphere of ideas and ideas only, we neither NEED nor condone the use of force in our work here. That is 100% true and I agree, 100%.
I can see the position of the Mods. In a world of double standards, we are held to the higher standard. Any post that can be seen, by the humorless, as potentially advocating violence must be removed. For the good of everyone. To err on the side of caution. It was a tough call for the mods, but, they made the right one.
Having said that, please consider staying. Your input is valuable and appreciated. We all need to be careful of what we say, even in jest.
Don't take it personally, take some time off, and come back soon fren.
Remember, never let your adversary anger you.
Understood, but, right or wrong, we have to be aware of our optics. We are held to a higher standard because this a worldwide hub for news and intelligent discussion. I am reminded of a quote by Mushashi...
Be neither insufficiently spirited nor over spirited. An elevated spirit is weak and a low spirit is weak.
Bookmarked.