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Originally Posted by flameswin
... So I stopped using that, too. And really that's what I hope this thread and the eventual removal of the YLYL thread will do; Cause people to take a step back and go "Okay, this isn't just about the thread, it's about our culture on the board. Who's being marginalized? How am I offending them and making them feel like they don't fit on CP? Am I a decent person, and should therefore just simply make an effort to be more inclusive?
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I always get a chuckle when the user "This post is terrible" thanks someone's post, but this specific post is an example of the need for a "This post is great" account. I'm only joking, of course, but I wanted to say something to indicate that I felt a simple 'thanks' wasn't enough. This is one of the best posts in the entire thread. Cheers!
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Originally Posted by Shnabdabber
I get the criticizing angle, or disagreeing which can create constructive conversation, what I am asking about is outright negative language that religious groups may find offensive that contributes nothing to the dialogue?
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I can only speak for myself but I cringe just as much when I read the destructive comments towards religion and religious people on this forum as I do regarding some of the things brought up in this thread and flameswin's excellent post quoted above. I don't really understand why this was brought up.
Secondarily, as photon mentioned, religious belief is something that people choose. Gender, sexual orientation and race are things that people are, having no say in them. Being discriminatory towards people in any of these areas is just as absurd as being prejudiced against people based on which is their dominant hand. That being said, you right-handed people are a real backwards lot.