JJFIVEOH Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I think I could argue it harms our community here. I mean hell, we have an entire thread dedicated to discussing how we treat new posters here, and the consensus time and again appears to be a desire to hold discussions, especially serious ones, to a high standard. Not every thread or subject receives this treatment. I readily recognize that. But a thread like this is exactly why we try to set a high bar here, isn't it? So that we can have the discussions that are difficult. And the things that we say and how we say them certainly matter, no? Not just to individual posters but to this whole community. I agree, setting high standards makes for a great forum. I just think at times it goes way too far. I'm not going to use examples but criticizing a poster because they swear, put somebody down, says something about their mother, belittle every point they make, etc..... those are all worthy of criticism because there's no place for it. It defeats all purposes of civilized dialogue. What Wookie said wasn't out of line. I agree with him, I wish this was over so we don't have to talk about it anymore. I don't see how what was said could be considered outlandish and inappropriate. Politically correct? I don't want to get into a discussion about political correctness. But there is a difference between political correctness and childish, middle school name calling. This is a discussion board, we shouldn't have to be politically correct. Some things aren't pleasant to hear, it doesn't make them inappropriate. But, that's just me. Only because I think we've become way too politically correct. It is possible to have a civilized discussion without being politically correct all while not crossing the line. Part of that is not getting offended by what isn't intended to offend in the first place. (Not that I'm implying you said otherwise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 She would still have the ability to sue him in a civil suit as well right? If she agrees to a settlement, wouldn't that be part of the deal? No testifying in criminal or civil court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was hoping more people would jump on the alternate universe name thing. I am disappointed. :ph34r: Think i'll keep mine for a while though :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was hoping more people would jump on the alternate universe name thing. I am disappointed. :ph34r:Easy for you to say you were the coolest weapon ever... I became inkwoman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Easy for you to say you were the coolest weapon ever... I became inkwoman. I'm not very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I posted this in the politics thread but this particular portion of John Oliver's show seems relevant to this discussion. https://youtu.be/L0jQz6jqQS0?t=14m34s "Sex is like boxing, if both people didn't fully agree to participate, one of them is committing a crime." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 If she agrees to a settlement, wouldn't that be part of the deal? No testifying in criminal or civil court. I assume any settlement offer included language that basically said, you don't speak of it, you give up all rights for further action, etc. Accepting a settlement does keep her from testifying and the entirety of legal wrangling and such that will go with it. Power to her to see it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I assume any settlement offer included language that basically said, you don't speak of it, you give up all rights for further action, etc. Accepting a settlement does keep her from testifying and the entirety of legal wrangling and such that will go with it. Power to her to see it through. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 And now the worst has happened: her name is slowly starting to leak onto Twitter. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 And now the worst has happened: her name is slowly starting to leak onto Twitter. Not good. I hate that friggin' Twitter. Nothing, repeat nothing, any good ever comes from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 And now the worst has happened: her name is slowly starting to leak onto Twitter. Not good. Oh god no. Twitter, while wonderful for many things, is a goddamned nightmare sometimes. 140 characters is just enough to say some horrible things and never explain a situation. I've been the passing target for angry gamergate goons for simply existing- that's vile enough. I can't imagine being this person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I hate that friggin' Twitter. Nothing, repeat nothing, any good ever comes from it. This is completely false. There's just a lot of terrible with the good. Oh god no. Twitter, while wonderful for many things, is a goddamned nightmare sometimes. 140 characters is just enough to say some horrible things and never explain a situation. I've been the passing target for angry gamergate goons for simply existing- that's vile enough. I can't imagine being this person. Luckily the tweets have been only attempts to identify her and not insult her... But we know those are coming. Argh. I reported the tweets in hopes of having them removed, but it's likely too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I didn't remember that part of his drunken Madison escapades a few years ago was choking a woman (allegedly). I just read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I hate that friggin' Twitter. Nothing, repeat nothing, any good ever comes from it. I'm not trying to be a pill. I do not understand the concept of "following" someone. Maybe that is because I have a hard time with the idea of someone "following" me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm not trying to be a pill. I do not understand the concept of "following" someone. Maybe that is because I have a hard time with the idea of someone "following" me. It's what you make of it. I "follow" mostly hockey writers so it is a breaking news outlet for me. Folks "follow" me for the witty nothingness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 And now the worst has happened: her name is slowly starting to leak onto Twitter. Not good. That's shameful. And awful. And who would do such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 That's shameful. And awful. And who would do such a thing? I know who... and I have a youtube clip for the occasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 That's shameful. And awful. And who would do such a thing? Nature abhors a vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Nature also follows the path of least resistance, resulting in crooked rivers and crooked men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Nature also follows the path of least resistance, resulting in crooked rivers and crooked men. Indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Nature abhors a vacuum. Another slut-shamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Nature abhors a vacuum. Sometimes humans suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Nature also follows the path of least resistance, resulting in crooked rivers and crooked men. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 If you don't follow twitter it really doesn't exist. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Another slut-shamer. Careful now, there's no humor allowed in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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