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Originally Posted by evman150
As usual with your posts in threads like this, a candle in the darkness that is this hatred-filled message board.
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I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't agree that this is a "hatred-filled message board". I find that there are few truly hateful people, and that there is no point in engaging those kinds of people in debate as there is no chance of changing their minds anyway.
This is just the kind of issue that pushes plenty of buttons for people - especially those who have been a victim of such abuse or are close to someone who has experienced it. It just means you have to be especially sensitive to the emotional content in order to get across your point. Confrontation has its place, but you aren't going to convince anyone if you start off your argument by insulting them.